Supplier Program Manager

Comlux Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Company-sponsored HSA

Vision premiums

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and E

EAP benefits

Financial consultations

Job summary

Comlux America in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Supplier Program Manager – Aerospace Materials to own end-to-end supplier performance for multiple aircraft programs. You will drive quality, delivery, and program execution with Procurement, Quality, Engineering and Production while leading corrective actions to protect schedules.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace supply chain or supplier program management, knowledge of AS9100/AS9102, and strong leadership, communication and analytical skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in aerospace supply chain, supplier quality, procurement, or supplier program management.
• Experience managing aerospace material suppliers and supplier performance.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 First Article Inspection, FAA conformity, and applicable Part 21 requirements.
• Experience with supplier corrective actions, root cause analysis, and 8D problem-solving.
• Experience reviewing material certifications, traceability documentation, and flammability test data.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier performance across all assigned aircraft programs, including delivery schedules.
• Lead weekly supplier status meetings to review commitments, progress, risks, and open issues.
• Track supplier lead times, material availability, and delivery commitments.
• Develop supplier visit plans, delivery recovery plans, and escalation strategies.
• Maintain quarterly supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, and overall performance.
• Proactively identify supply risks and coordinate cross-functional actions to protect production schedules.
• Escalate significant supplier performance issues and recovery needs to leadership.

Skills

Supplier management

Program management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

AS9102 FAI

FAA conformity knowledge

Job description

About Comlux America

Comlux America is a world-class VIPaircraft completion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana.The company designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors andadvanced aircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux alsooffers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Specializing in highly customized aircraft,Comlux transforms aircraft into personalized flying environments that reflectexceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and uncompromising safety.

Role Description

The Supplier ProgramManager – Aerospace Materials is responsible for the end-to-end performance ofan assigned portfolio of key aerospace material suppliers. This role serves asthe primary point of accountability for supplier quality, delivery performance,and program execution across all active aircraft programs.

Working cross-functionallywith Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Production, the SupplierProgram Manager ensures suppliers meet Comlux's technical, regulatory, quality,and schedule requirements. The role proactively manages supplier performance,identifies risks, drives corrective actions, and develops recovery plans toprotect aircraft completion schedules.

Essential Job Functions

Supplier QualityManagement

• Coordinatesupplier approval activities, quality assessments, and AS9100 audits.
• Manage sourceinspections and First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102requirements.
• Review suppliercertifications, material traceability, and flammability test documentation.
• Coordinatesupplier corrective action requests (SCARs), root cause analysis, andcorrective action plans.
• Support FAAconformity and applicable Part 21 compliance requirements.
• Partner withQuality and Engineering to resolve supplier-related quality issues.

Supplier ProgramandDelivery Management

• Own supplierperformance across all assigned aircraft programs, including consolidateddelivery schedules.
• Lead weeklysupplier status meetings to review commitments, progress, risks, and openissues.
• Track supplierlead times, material availability, and delivery commitments.
• Develop andmanage supplier visit plans, delivery recovery plans, and escalationstrategies.
• Maintainquarterly supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, and overallperformance.
• Proactivelyidentify supply risks and coordinate cross-functional actions to protectproduction schedules.
• Escalatesignificant supplier performance issues and recovery needs to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications,Education and Experience

• Bachelor'sdegree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related fieldpreferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years ofexperience in aerospace supply chain, supplier quality, procurement, orsupplier program management.
• Experiencemanaging aerospace material suppliers and supplier performance.
• Workingknowledge of AS9100, AS9102 First Article Inspection, FAA conformity, andapplicable Part 21 requirements.
• Experiencewith supplier corrective actions, root cause analysis, and 8D problem-solving.
• Experiencereviewing material certifications, traceability documentation, and flammabilitytest data.

Required Skills andAbilities

• Strong supplierrelationship and program management skills.
• Ability to managecomplex supplier schedules, delivery commitments, and recovery plans.
• Knowledge ofaerospace quality systems, audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Stronganalytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
• Ability to leadsupplier discussions, drive accountability, and elevate issues effectively.
• Excellentcommunication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to managemultiple suppliers and competing program priorities.

Work Environment

This position is primarilybased in an office environment and may require occasional time in an aircrafthangar or production environment. The role may involve:

• Ability tooperate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand aviation environment.
• Extended periodsworking at a computer
• Occasionalexposure to aircraft hangar or production areas
• Walking betweenoffice, hangar, and production areas as needed
• Interaction withcross-functional teams in office, shop-floor, and meeting settings

Why join us?

Your success is oursuccess. We provide a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package thatsupports you and your family.

• 401(k) withcompany annual contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation
• Company-sponsoredHSA
• 100% company-paidvision premiums
• Medical, Dental,Life Insurance, and EAP benefits
• Free financialconsultations and guidance

EEO Statement

Comlux is committed toproviding equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employeesregardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status,veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation),genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.