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Supplier Development Engineer II - Composites

Hollywood, MD, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $60,000.00 - 95,000.00 per year

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Scalability
Machining
Root Cause Analysis
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Negotiations
Pricing
Purchase Orders
Process Control
New Product Introduction
NPI
Management
Build Vs Buy
Mentorship
Leadership
Manufacturing Engineering
Aerospace
Security Clearance
Recovery
Supply Chain Management
Quality Management
Risk Management
KPI
Accountability
Performance Improvement
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement
ROOT
Microsoft Office
Enterprise Resource Planning
Material Requirements Planning
Manufacturing
Training

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JOB TITLE: SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II - COMPOSITES

DEPARTMENT: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

REPORTS TO: CHIEF PRODUCTION OFFICER

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

CLEARANCE: SECRET

LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, MD

Job Summary:

The Supplier Development Engineer II - Composites is an individual contributor responsible for improving performance and capability across the composite supply base supporting aerospace/UAV production. This role leads supplier assessments, drives resolution of critical issues, and ensures suppliers can meet quality, delivery, and scalability requirements for composite structures and components.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead development and performance improvement of key composite suppliers supporting UAV/aerospace production.
Assess supplier capability in composite manufacturing processes (layup, curing, bonding, machining, finishing) and capacity to meet production demand.
Drive resolution of high-impact quality and delivery issues, including execution of recovery plans.
Lead root cause analysis for composite defects (e.g., porosity, delamination, cure variation) and ensure effective corrective actions.
Conduct supplier audits and process reviews, including special processes and quality system compliance (e.g., NADCAP where applicable).
Participates in negotiating terms and pricing with suppliers for purchase orders to ensure cost-effective andtimelyprocurement.
Providehands-on technical guidance to improve yield, throughput, and process control.
Support supplier readiness for new product introduction (NPI), including qualification, FAI, and ramp to rate.
Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to manage risk, qualify new sources, and support make/buy decisions.
Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and implement focused improvement actions.
Serve asescalationpoint for critical supplier issuesimpactingproduction or program milestones.
Mentor junior team members and support cross-functional execution.
Prepare concise updates on supplier risk, performance, and recovery status for leadership.
Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, industrial technology, ora relatedfield preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
2+ years of progressive experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, or supply chain in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Demonstrated experience leading supplier recovery, supplier improvement, and cross-functional resolution of complex supply chain issues.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, process validation, and supplier risk management.
Ability to interpret complex technical requirements, specifications, and production constraints.
Experience using data and KPIs to drive supplier accountability and performance improvement.
Strong project leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Working knowledge of continuous improvement and root cause methodologies.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to travel regularly to supplier locations, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able tolift upto 50 pounds at times, more with assistance.
Work environment consists of various office and manufacturing settings with may have exposure to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals.
Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $95,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and work location, where applicable.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91125419
Position Id: 47438c40a2474523e4b7f48d07cb2d33
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