Aerospace Supplier Development Engineer for Flight Hardware

True Anomaly; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to build and sustain a world-class supplier base for flight hardware. reporting to Manager of Supplier Development, you will qualify and continuously improve suppliers across Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, PCBA and Harnessing.

You will lead audits, implement supplier quality programs, and drive lean initiatives while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 4–7 years in supplier development or related manufacturing/quality roles.
• Lean implementations with measurable results at supplier sites.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and specs.
• Experience with audits, capability/risk assessments, 8D/CAPA/SCAR.
• Experience building supplier quality programs and scorecards.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR aerospace frameworks.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data-driven performance tools.
• ERP/MRP experience; willingness to travel 30–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification across Propulsion, Structures, Power, Avionics, PCBA and Harnessing.
• Execute audits, capability/risk assessments, and first article inspections (FAI).
• Develop and implement supplier quality scorecards and flow‑downs.
• Conduct supplier site audits for AS9100/ITAR readiness.
• Lead lean initiatives (value stream mapping, 5S, kaizen) at supplier sites.
• Drive RCCA for supplier quality escapes and non‑conformances.
• Identify supply risks; develop dual‑source strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and PM teams.
• Contribute to process/tools documentation for supplier development.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed (30–50%).

Skills

Lean methodologies

Supplier audits

GD&T

Quality programs

SPC/MSA

ERP/MRP

Cross-functional

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

True Anomaly seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to build and sustain a world-class supplier base for flight hardware. reporting to Manager of Supplier Development, you will qualify and continuously improve suppliers across Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, PCBA and Harnessing.

You will lead audits, implement supplier quality programs, and drive lean initiatives while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.