Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Baykar; Fatih; On-site; TRY 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Baykar, Türkiye’s leading technology company, seeks a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen electronic, mechanical, and structural supply chains. Analyze supplier capabilities, drive cost reductions, and onboard new partners while ensuring quality and delivery.

Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams; excellent data analysis and communication skills are essential. Experience in defense, aviation, or electronics manufacturing, familiarity with FAI and quality

Qualifications

• Engineering graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in defense, aviation, electronics manufacturing, or related fields is preferred.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) and quality standards (ISO/AS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct development projects by analyzing suppliers’ technical and quality capabilities.
• Lead improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers from technical, commercial, and operational perspectives.
• Initiate First Article Inspection (FAI) processes and follow through until FAI approval is obtained.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to improve manufacturability and process compliance.

Skills

Supplier development

Data analysis

Project management

Quality systems

English proficiency

Cost reduction

Manufacturing methods

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Baykar, Türkiye’s leading technology company, seeks a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen electronic, mechanical, and structural supply chains. Analyze supplier capabilities, drive cost reductions, and onboard new partners while ensuring quality and delivery.

Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams; excellent data analysis and communication skills are essential. Experience in defense, aviation, or electronics manufacturing, familiarity with FAI and quality