Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Mechanical

Role overview Lead industrialization of mechanical suppliers, connecting product development with dependable production. In partnership with suppliers and internal engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, you will qualify production capability, prepare suppliers to meet demand, and improve quality, efficiency, and cost across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities - Own supplier strategies for mechanical fabrication, from new product introduction through full production. - Review supplier facilities, workforce, and production capabilities for qualification. - Bring new tooling and production lines into operation and lead capacity readiness and ramp-up. - Work with supplier quality teams to communicate part requirements and review statistical process controls. - Identify product, process, and factory-layout changes that improve cycle time and quality while lowering cost and supply risk. - Partner on root-cause work and follow corrective and preventive actions through completion.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical area. - At least six years of supplier quality and industrialization experience in manufacturing. - Relevant expertise in mechanical fabrication, with familiarity in IPC standards, CAD, and GD&T. - Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.

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