Senior Engineer – Industrialization & Supplier Development

About the role

Lead the technical development and industrialization of assigned suppliers and commodities for POWERTECH turbofan, microjet and piston engine programs. Own end‑to‑end supplier technical readiness, from capability assessment through ramp readiness, acting as the primary technical presence at supplier sites.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct technical and process capability assessments for machined, fabricated, welded and cast components.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, fixturing, metrology and sub‑tier controls, producing qualification reports and risk assessments.
• Challenge supplier proposals on datum strategy, tolerances, work‑holding and process capability; perform capacity and time studies and run‑at‑rate validation.
• Drive APQP, PFMEA, control plans, operation sheets, routings and work instructions; support FAI and production part approval readiness.
• Lead 8D/root‑cause analysis for dimensional variation, tool life, process instability, scrap and yield issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering.
• 6+ years of aerospace/aero‑engine manufacturing, industrialization or supplier development experience.
• Strong expertise in at least one core commodity: precision machining, sheet metal, welding/brazing or investment casting.
• Willingness to travel and work at supplier sites for extended periods.

Required skills

• APQP, PPAP/AS9145, AS9102 FAI, PFMEA, control plans.
• GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• CAD/CAM and CNC programming.
• Knowledge of titanium, nickel superalloys, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Understanding of AS9100 and aerospace special processes.