Supplier Development Engineer: Lean, Quality & Cost Reduction

Parker Aerospace; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division, seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to drive continuous improvement with suppliers, perform audits, and manage quality initiatives across the supply base. The role requires domestic and international travel up to 50% and a bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in supplier development, strong analytical skills, PPAP experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field
• Minimum 4 years in supplier development
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Proficient computer skills and ability to handle electronic processing
• Experience with PPAP and quality system improvements in the supply base
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional interfacing
• Lean Enterprise principles experience; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction projects through supplier continuous improvement activities
• Use structured problem solving to resolve chronic part shortages
• Lead supplier site audits and coordinate audits with cross functional team
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
• Lead work transfer projects from inception through full transition
• Initiate vendor quality management and process improvements including evaluating process capability and tracking supplier performance
• Collaborate with the business unit to establish supplier selection criteria

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Lean Enterprise

Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in eng./technical field

Tools

PPAP

Quality systems

Job description

Parker Aerospace, Exotic Metals Forming Division, seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to drive continuous improvement with suppliers, perform audits, and manage quality initiatives across the supply base. The role requires domestic and international travel up to 50% and a bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in supplier development, strong analytical skills, PPAP experience, and excellent communication.