Field Operations Engineer: Supplier Excellence

NWI Aerostructures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Aerostructures seeks a field-based Supplier Operations and Field Support Engineer to strengthen supplier execution by applying technical judgment and cross-functional collaboration. You will work across Operations, Supply Chain, MRP, and Engineering to resolve supplier issues in real time, maintaining production continuity.

The role emphasizes field engagement, recovery planning, and ensuring timely delivery while coordinating with ERP and program management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• Aerospace manufacturing or precision machining experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and MBD.
• ERP Experience (Epicor Preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• CATIA familiarity.
• Knowledge of aerospace special processes.
• Understanding of FAIRs and AS9100.
• Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing performance to identify constraints and production risk.
• Lead supplier recovery activities following manufacturing disruptions.
• Assess supplier capacity, workflow, staffing, equipment, and readiness.
• Develop recovery strategies aligned with production requirements.
• Escalate critical issues impacting customer commitments.
• Issue and modify Purchase Orders within delegated authority.
• Maintain supplier commitment dates and delivery schedules in Epicor.
• Monitor supplier-held inventory and verify commitments in ERP.
• Coordinate planning to minimize disruption and premium freight.
• Validate corrective action implementation and participate in supplier audits.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

MBD interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

Epicor ERP

CATIA

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NWI Aerostructures seeks a field-based Supplier Operations and Field Support Engineer to strengthen supplier execution by applying technical judgment and cross-functional collaboration. You will work across Operations, Supply Chain, MRP, and Engineering to resolve supplier issues in real time, maintaining production continuity.

The role emphasizes field engagement, recovery planning, and ensuring timely delivery while coordinating with ERP and program management teams.