Aerospace Supplier Development Engineer - Quality & Risk

Latitudeinc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career growth in supplier quality

Job summary

Latitudeinc in Dayton, OH is seeking a driven Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen supplier quality systems, improve manufacturing processes, and mitigate risk across Aerospace/Defense programs.

Open to early-to-mid or senior engineers (1–5+ years) with a solid quality engineering foundation, the role emphasizes DFMEA and PFMEA, CAPA, root cause analysis, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1–5+ years in supplier quality or related engineering.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA methodologies.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and manufacturing performance.
• Support supplier qualification, development, and ongoing performance management.
• Conduct on-site supplier assessments and audits as required.
• Lead and support risk analysis activities using DFMEA and PFMEA methodologies.
• Drive CAPA stemming from supplier quality issues.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Support FAI and production readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to mitigate supply chain risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)

Job description

Latitudeinc in Dayton, OH is seeking a driven Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen supplier quality systems, improve manufacturing processes, and mitigate risk across Aerospace/Defense programs.

Open to early-to-mid or senior engineers (1–5+ years) with a solid quality engineering foundation, the role emphasizes DFMEA and PFMEA, CAPA, root cause analysis, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize supplier performance.