Aerospace Supplier Development Engineer – Lean & Quality

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to build and sustain a world-class supplier base delivering flight‑quality hardware. You will qualify and continuously improve suppliers across propulsion, structures, power, avionics, PCBA and harnessing, reporting to the Manager of Supplier Development.

The role bridges internal engineering and supplier networks, driving lean principles, RCCA actions, and risk mitigation while supporting program milestones and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain engineering in Aerospace/Defense/Medical/Automotive.
• Hands-on experience implementing lean methodologies at supplier or manufacturing sites with measurable results.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, capability/risk assessments, qualification programs, and corrective action processes (8D, CAPA, SCAR).
• Experience developing supplier quality programs including scorecards, quality clauses, and performance management systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace quality frameworks.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel) and data‑driven supplier performance tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites (30–50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development lifecycle — qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement — across Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, PCBA and Harnessing.
• Execute supplier qualification processes including technical audits, capability assessments, risk assessments, and first article inspections (FAI).
• Develop and implement supplier quality programs including scorecards (tracking FPY, RTV, OTD), quality clauses, and flow-down requirements for purchase orders.
• Conduct process, system, and product audits at supplier sites to verify AS9100/ITAR compliance and readiness for flight hardware production.
• Lead lean implementation initiatives at supplier sites including value stream mapping, waste reduction, 5S, and kaizen events to improve quality and delivery performance.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality escapes and technical non-conformances through root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, long lead items, and regulatory exposure; develop dual-source strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure supplier readiness aligns with program milestones.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of supplier development processes, tools, and documentation.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed (estimated 30–50%).

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Data-driven supplier performance tools

Job description

True Anomaly seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to build and sustain a world-class supplier base delivering flight‑quality hardware. You will qualify and continuously improve suppliers across propulsion, structures, power, avionics, PCBA and harnessing, reporting to the Manager of Supplier Development.

The role bridges internal engineering and supplier networks, driving lean principles, RCCA actions, and risk mitigation while supporting program milestones and quality objectives.