Supplier Development Engineer

Latitudeinc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitudeinc is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to support supplier performance, quality, and process improvement initiatives in the aerospace and defense sector. This hands-on role collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure products meet quality standards.

The position targets an early-to-mid career engineer with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and offers growth through PFMEA, audits, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1–5+ years in manufacturing, supplier quality, or engineering (aerospace, defense, or automotive industries preferred).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, process flow diagrams, and root cause analysis is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills with cross‑functional and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Self‑motivated to learn and grow in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met.
• Assist in resolving supplier technical and manufacturing issues.
• Identify and help qualify new suppliers for hard‑to‑source components.
• Analyze supplier processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in PFMEA, risk assessments, and corrective action efforts.
• Assist with supplier audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Review incoming materials to verify quality and specifications.
• Maintain documentation for supplier performance, audits, and process changes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues and improve outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

PFMEA

Process flow diagrams

Root cause analysis

Job description

Overview

A growing organization in the aerospace and defense industry is seeking a motivated Supplier Development Engineer to support supplier performance, quality, and process improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for an early-to-mid career engineer who is eager to develop expertise in supplier management, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.

The position involves working closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, improve processes, and ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards. This is a hands‑on role with strong opportunities for professional growth and technical development.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met
• Assist in resolving supplier technical and manufacturing issues
• Identify and help qualify new suppliers for hard‑to‑source components
• Analyze supplier processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in PFMEA, risk assessments, and corrective action efforts
• Assist with supplier audits and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Review incoming materials to verify quality and specifications
• Maintain documentation for supplier performance, audits, and process changes
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues and improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 1–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, or engineering (aerospace, defense, or automotive industries preferred)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with tools such as PFMEA, process flow diagrams, and root cause analysis is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and with external suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Self‑motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in a technical environment