Latitude
Supplier Development Engineer (Aerospace / Defense Industry)
About this role
The Supplier Development Engineer will enhance supplier performance and mitigate risks in Aerospace and Defense projects. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of quality engineering and experience in a regulated manufacturing setting.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve performance and quality
- Support supplier qualification and ongoing performance management
- Perform on-site assessments and audits
- Lead risk analysis activities using DFMEA and PFMEA
- Drive corrective actions from supplier quality issues
- Review engineering documentation for compliance
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 1–5+ years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Familiarity with quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
Benefits
- Support mission-critical programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Exposure to complex challenges
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Latitude
Latitude provides IT infrastructure and web application development services, supporting classified federal environments and enterprise platforms. The company is hiring Windows System Engineers for secure government IT operations, Web Application Developers for high-volume e-commerce and internal analytics platforms, and Full Stack developers across various technology stacks.
View all jobs at LatitudeLikely interview questions
- Walk us through an example where you led a DFMEA or PFMEA analysis. What were the key risks you identified, and how did you work with the supplier to mitigate them?
- Describe your experience conducting on-site supplier audits or assessments. What compliance standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.) have you worked with, and how did you handle findings?