Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 104,400 - 174,150; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Irvine, CA seeks a seasoned Supplier Development professional to resolve shortages and expedite transfers while driving manufacturing efficiency across the supply base.

The role requires deep knowledge of tooling, castings, forgings, and aerospace processing, with 10+ years in manufacturing and aerospace domains. Travel up to 25–50% is expected as part of supplier collaboration and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience and on the job training.
• Experience with tooling selection, quality inspection, castings, forgings and special processing.
• 10+ years of Aerospace Machining, Casting and Special Processing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with division supplier development manager and participate within an HPT to resolve chronic shortages within supply base.
• Engage with supply base and HPT to develop part families driving manufacturing efficiency.
• Support team efforts to develop strategic deflation strategies and assist with execution of strategy.
• Represent the division and collaborate with peers at other divisions and group.
• Proactively work with Supply Chain Team to seek out continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills through engaging suppliers and peers to achieve common goals.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25-50% of time.
• Collaborates to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on evaluations of supplier price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develop relationships with new and existing suppliers to foster partnership.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline

Tools

Tooling selection

Quality inspection

Castings

Forgings

Special processing

Aerospace machining

Aerospace casting

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Irvine, CA seeks a seasoned Supplier Development professional to resolve shortages and expedite transfers while driving manufacturing efficiency across the supply base.

The role requires deep knowledge of tooling, castings, forgings, and aerospace processing, with 10+ years in manufacturing and aerospace domains. Travel up to 25–50% is expected as part of supplier collaboration and strategic initiatives.