Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Casting

Role overview Drive supplier readiness and production performance for mechanical casting components, from early product introduction through full-rate manufacturing. You will coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, and external suppliers to qualify production sources and improve quality, cost, capacity, and delivery across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities - Manage casting supplier categories and production strategies from new product introduction through ongoing production. - Assess supplier capabilities, facilities, factory layouts, and workforce as part of supplier qualification. - Help suppliers understand and meet part quality expectations in partnership with supplier quality engineers. - Establish tooling, production lines, and processes at supplier sites that meet product, quality, and demand needs. - Lead capacity preparation and production ramp-ups, and review process performance and statistical controls. - Drive process and product improvements, address root causes, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are completed.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field. - At least six years of supplier quality and industrialization experience in manufacturing. - Technical expertise relevant to mechanical casting; familiarity with IPC standards, CAD, and GD&T is also specified. - Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time.

Nice to have - A degree in mechanical, metallurgical, or materials engineering. - Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high-tech, or a related sector. - Knowledge of quality systems, standards, and certifications, including high-mix, low-volume product development. - Experience in a fast-moving startup environment, with strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Benefits and work setup - The stated U.S. base salary range is $146,000–$194,000; equity may be included in full-time offers. Compensation varies with experience, education, skills, and other considerations. - A comprehensive benefits package is offered to full-time employees; eligibility and specific details apply.