Supply Chain Engineer

Point Blank Enterprises; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Blank Enterprises in Tempe, AZ seeks a Supply Chain Engineer to bridge design engineering, procurement, and suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery of aerospace hardware and materials. You will lead supplier assessments, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate manufacturing risks to support production and scaling programs.

Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing to implement DfM/DFSC, evaluate supplier capability, and negotiate for best value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (ME/AE/Industrial) or related.
• 3+ years of direct aerospace/defense manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and document management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems for demand planning and inventory control.
• Experience with RCCA, data analysis, and SPC.
• Willingness to travel up to 25–30% to supplier sites.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person eligible for security clearance.
• Familiarity with DFAR, ITAR, EAR and other aerospace regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier qualification and onboarding for critical aerospace suppliers.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing to implement DfM and DfSC early in product development.
• Evaluate supplier capacity and lead times using KPIs to identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
• Negotiate cost and lead time with suppliers to ensure best value.
• Manage supplier deviations, non-conformances, and root-cause investigations per AS9100/ISO9001.
• Travel domestically and internationally to audits and resolve production issues.

Skills

ERP/MRP software

RCCA

Data analysis

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Logistics or MBA

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Engineer bridges the gap between design engineering, procurement, and external suppliers.
The primary function is supporting technical execution, quality compliance, and on-time delivery of critical
aerospace hardware, raw materials, and subassemblies. You will lead supplier technical assessments,
spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, negotiate with suppliers for cost and delivery, and mitigate
manufacturing risks to support active aerospace production and scaling programs.

Responsibilities

1. Drive technical sourcing, qualification, and onboarding processes for critical suppliers manufacturing precision aerospace components and structures.


2. Collaborate with internal Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Supply Chain (DfSC) principles early in the product development lifecycle.


3. Evaluate supplier capacity, technical capabilities, and lead times using structured Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify bottlenecks and implement \"return-to-green\" action plans.


4. Negotiate cost and leadtime with suppliers leveraging buying volumes, strategic longterm agreements, and other techniques to ensure best overall value in material procurement.


5. Manage supplier deviation requests, non-conformance routing, and root-cause investigations. Support the enforcement of aerospace quality standards like AS9100 and ISO 9001.


6. Travel to domestic and international to supplier facilities to conduct business capability audits, oversee high-risk manufacturing processes, and resolve critical production issues.

Skills Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical discipline.


• Experience - 3+ years of direct engineering experience within the aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing sectors.


• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, precision fabrication, composites, special processing) and document management systems.


• Hands-on experience navigating and optimizing ERP/MRP software systems for demand planning and inventory control.


• Demonstrated expertise in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, variable data analysis, and statistical process control.


• Willingness to travel up to 25–30% to visit supplier sites and manufacturing facilities


• US Citizen or US Person with ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.


• Familiarity with aerospace compliance requirements, including Classified, CUI, DFAR, ITAR and EAR regulations.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Business Administration.


• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).


• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one (highly preferred for defense programs).

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