Supply Chain Engineer

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to bridge design, procurement, and supplier teams. You will support technical execution, quality compliance, and on-time delivery of critical aerospace hardware, raw materials, and subassemblies.

This role leads supplier technical assessments and continuous improvement initiatives, driving risk mitigation for active programs. The position requires 3+ years in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing, RCCA expertise, and travel

Qualifications

• Degree in a mechanical/aerospace/industrial/supply chain discipline.
• 3+ years in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Experience with RCCA, data analysis, and SPC.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP for demand planning and inventory control.
• Willingness to travel 25–30% to supplier sites.
• US Citizen or US Person able to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of DFAR, ITAR and EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier qualification, onboarding, and technical sourcing for critical suppliers.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to embed DfM and DfSC early in development.
• Assess supplier capacity, capabilities, and lead times using KPIs; implement corrective actions.
• Negotiate cost and lead times to secure best overall value.
• Manage supplier deviations, non-conformances, and root-cause investigations; support AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Travel to supplier facilities to audit capabilities and resolve production issues.

Skills

RCCA methodologies

Statistical process control

ERP/MRP systems

Aerospace manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

Document management 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

• Drive technical sourcing, qualification, and onboarding processes for critical suppliers manufacturing precision aerospace components and structures.
• 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.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, technical capabilities, and lead times using structured Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify bottlenecks and implement “return-to-green” action plans.
• Negotiate cost and lead time with suppliers leveraging buying volumes, strategic long-term agreements, and other techniques to ensure best overall value in material procurement.
• Manage supplier deviation requests, non-conformance routing, and root-cause investigations. Support the enforcement of aerospace quality standards like AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Travel to domestic and international supplier facilities to conduct business capability audits, oversee high-risk manufacturing processes, and resolve critical production issues.

Required Skills Experience

• 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).