Senior Supplier Development Engineer: Global Quality & Ops

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier capability assessments, quality improvement plans, and performance management across production partners. You will lead cross-functional collaborations with engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance to deliver robust supplier solutions.

Candidate will influence global supplier development strategies, manage budgets, and support Kaizen initiatives while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain, Business, or Management.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering and supplier development experience.
• Experience in quality, business, or supplier management backgrounds.
• Global mindset with cross-border collaboration for global opportunities.
• Must be a US citizen due to contractual requirements.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and practices.
• Leadership and project management experience.
• Budget management and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support transition of hardware from development to production.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and implement targeted quality improvement plans.
• Drive supplier performance through metrics and clear expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier issues and improve performance.
• Lead OPEX projects to improve product flow, lead time, and yield.
• Ensure suppliers comply with QMS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supplier Capability Assessment

Quality Improvement Plans

Performance Management

Operational Excellence

Supplier Risk Assessment

Supplier Relationship Management

Budget Management

Kaizen Facilitation

Total Preventative Maintenance

Manufacturing Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain, Business, Management

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier capability assessments, quality improvement plans, and performance management across production partners. You will lead cross-functional collaborations with engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance to deliver robust supplier solutions.

Candidate will influence global supplier development strategies, manage budgets, and support Kaizen initiatives while ensuring compliance with