Supply Chain Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an engineer with expertise in supplier collaboration and process improvement to drive technical sourcing and design support. You will lead cost reductions, support new product introductions, and work on design change initiatives across domestic and international suppliers.

The role requires reading technical drawings, strong project leadership, and travel willingness to support global supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Fiber Optic, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering or supply chain experience.
• Strong skills in technical sourcing, lean manufacturing, and project leadership.
• Ability to read technical drawings and resolve design conflicts.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to meet technical, quality, and delivery goals.
• Support new product introductions and design changes.
• Lead value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Analyze supplier processes and data to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and risk mitigation efforts.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Lean manufacturing

Project leadership

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Fiber Optic, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to meet technical, quality, and delivery goals.
• Support new product introductions and design changes.
• Lead value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Analyze supplier processes and data to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and risk mitigation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Fiber Optic, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering or supply chain experience.
• Strong skills in technical sourcing, lean manufacturing, and project leadership.
• Ability to read technical drawings and resolve design conflicts.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.