Aerospace Supplier quality & Delivery Assurance Specialist

Zapnix LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Zapnix LLC is seeking a Delivery Assurance Specialist to oversee supplier performance, delivery reliability, and continuous improvement in the Aerospace & Defense sector. You will collaborate across Quality, Engineering, and Procurement to mitigate risks and improve OTD metrics.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in supply chain roles, experience with SAP/Oracle ERP, and a strong track record in CAPA, SIPs, and QIPs. Some travel to supplier facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Engineering, Business) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance; aerospace/defense preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle).
• Experience in supplier assessments, capacity planning, and production readiness.
• Familiarity with project management, engineering outsourcing, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement.
• Strong communication, analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to supplier facilities (potentially daily).

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier delivery commitments, portal compliance, and data integrity.
• Review supplier recovery plans and drive actions to meet delivery schedules.
• Track parts, WIP, and line-of-balance status.
• Identify supplier capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and delivery risks.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to expedite critical orders.
• Provide regular status updates and leadership reports.
• Conduct onsite supplier visits to assess progress and support recovery efforts.
• Conduct supplier assessments with Quality, Engineering, and Procurement teams.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs).
• Drive supplier performance improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, on-time delivery, and cost-to-serve metrics.
• Mitigate supply chain risks across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA initiatives.
• Review PFMEA, Control Plans, and quality documentation.
• Facilitate supplier training on quality tools and verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Maintain reports on supplier corrective actions and quality metrics.

Skills

Delivery Assurance

Supplier Development

Supplier Quality Management

Supply Chain Risk

Production Readiness

Capacity Planning

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

Oracle

Project Management

OTD Tracking

LOB Tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are currently hiring a Delivery Assurance Specialist for our client in the Aerospace & Defense industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in supplier performance, delivery assurance, supply chain risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier development, delivery assurance, supply chain risk mitigation, production readiness, and supplier quality management. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work closely with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Assurance & Supply Chain Management

• Monitor supplier delivery commitments, portal compliance, and data integrity.
• Review supplier recovery plans and drive actions to meet delivery schedules.
• Track parts, work-in-progress (WIP), and line-of-balance (LOB) status.
• Identify supplier capacity constraints, manufacturing bottlenecks, and delivery risks.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to expedite critical orders.
• Provide regular status updates and progress reports to leadership.
• Conduct onsite supplier visits to assess progress and support recovery efforts.

Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct supplier assessments in collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Procurement teams.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Improvement Plans (SIPs).
• Drive supplier performance improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, on-time delivery (OTD), and cost-to-serve metrics.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks across multiple sites.

Supplier Quality Management

• Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.
• Review and update PFMEA, Control Plans, and other quality documentation.
• Facilitate supplier training on quality tools and verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Maintain reports on supplier corrective actions and quality performance metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, supplier development, or delivery assurance; aerospace and defense experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP or Oracle.
• Experience in supplier assessments, capacity planning, and production readiness.
• Familiarity with project management, engineering outsourcing, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Strong communication, analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier facilities as required, potentially daily.

Key Skills

Delivery Assurance | Supplier Development | Supplier Quality Management | Supply Chain Risk Mitigation | Supplier Performance Improvement | Production Readiness | Capacity Planning | Root Cause Analysis | CAPA | Lean Six Sigma | SAP/Oracle ERP | Project Management | OTD Tracking | LOB Tracking

Candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person under applicable ITAR regulations.