Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Aviation Industry, Business Practices, Certification Evaluation, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Documentation, Incentive Programs, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Microsoft Office, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Product Testing, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Relationship Management, Retirement Plan, Risk, Scorecarding, Sourcing Strategy, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel
Supplier Development Engineer - Mfg.
Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Stratoflex Division (SPD)
Location: USA FORT WORTH TX STRATOFLEX
Job Family : Procurement
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 29, 2026
Job ID: 59603
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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ''Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.'' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary
The Supplier Development Engineer will assist in monitoring suppliers' performance against contractual obligations, scorecards and key performance indicators. In coordination with Supplier Quality, they will facilitate continuous improvements initiatives and problem resolution for suppliers' failure to meet performance expectations. Position will directly report to the Division Supplier Development Manager.
Essential Functions
- Conduct onsite supplier audits to evaluate supplier health and business risk. Estimated travel about 25% of the time.
Conduct evaluation of supplier's process capability, capacity, delivery performance, output, and reporting of supplier performance.
- Support strategic sourcing department with the execution of work transfers including supplier evaluation/selection, review and completion of the work transfer stage gates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree (required), preferably in engineering or materials management
- 3+ years' experience working in an engineering or continuous improvement role in a manufacturing environment
- Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices; strong problem-solving skills
- Must have advanced computer skills and proficiency at Microsoft Office suite
- Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices
Key Skills
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
- Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
- Quality Orientation: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques.
- Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
- Supplier Evaluations and Certification: Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
- Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays
- Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
- This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Parker is the global leader in motion and control technologies, precisely engineering solutions for customers around the world.
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