NPD Sourcing Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Flint Hills Resources; Lake City (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Molex ADS is seeking an NPD Sourcing Engineer to drive supplier selection, cost optimization, and risk management across new product development programs in aerospace and defense sectors. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and procurement to align sourcing strategies with product requirements and business goals.

The role emphasizes early supplier engagement, design-to-cost initiatives, and leading negotiations to secure capacity, quality, and long-term value while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of direct materials sourcing, procurement, or NPD experience.
• Experience working with technical suppliers supporting mechanical, electrical, electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for new product development from concept through production launch.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for components, assemblies, materials, tooling, and services in line with global category strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Molex ADS is seeking an NPD Sourcing Engineer to drive supplier selection, cost optimization, and risk management across new product development programs in aerospace and defense sectors. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and procurement to align sourcing strategies with product requirements and business goals.

The role emphasizes early supplier engagement, design-to-cost initiatives, and leading negotiations to secure capacity, quality, and long-term value while supporting