Supplier Engineer (Experienced)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Engineer with strong mechanical and manufacturing expertise to support existing suppliers that produce pump systems and related mechanical components for defense applications. This role is focused on supplier performance management, technical issue resolution, and manufacturing process support.

You will work closely with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure suppliers consistently meet technical, quality, and contractual requirements for complex mechanical and rotating equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support a portfolio of existing suppliers providing pump assemblies, rotating equipment, castings, machined components, and mechanical hardware
• Conduct onsite supplier visits to assess process health, address risks, and support issue resolution
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, controls, and adherence to mechanical specifications
• Support investigations for supplier-related nonconformances, pump performance issues, and mechanical failures
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, DFARS, ITAR, and flowdown requirements
• Work with internal engineering teams to clarify pump design intent, tolerances, materials, and assembly practices for suppliers
• Drive supplier corrective actions and monitor effectiveness
• Track supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, technical performance) and lead improvement initiatives
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on machining, casting, assembly, testing, and inspection methods relevant to pump systems
• Maintain documentation and supplier performance records per defense program requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Handson experience with pumps, rotating machinery, hydraulics, fluid systems, or precision mechanical components
• Willingness to travel to supplier facilities
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Experience supporting pump OEMs, defense primes, or DoD programs
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Active DoD security clearance

• Strong knowledge of machining, castings, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and mechanical inspection
• Familiarity with defense compliance requirements including DFARS, ITAR, and CUI
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis tools (5Why, FMEA, etc.)
• Ability to read complex mechanical drawings and technical data packages
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build productive technical relationships with suppliers
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including guiding crossfunctional teams, mentoring peers, or leading supplierfocused technical initiatives