Complete Staffing Solutions · 7 hours ago
Supplier Development/Technical Program Manager
Complete Staffing Solutions is seeking a Supplier Development/Technical Program Manager for a client in Connecticut. The role involves serving as the primary technical liaison between customers and suppliers for complex aerospace engine components, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery requirements, and leading suppliers through corrective action plans and process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers and suppliers for complex aerospace engine components
Independently research, identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements
Work directly with suppliers to develop, re-work, and resolve issues related to manufacturing, processing, and inspection of aerospace parts
Analyze supplier nonconformances, escapes, quality issues, and delivery delays; determine root cause and define corrective actions
Communicate customer requirements, specifications, and expectations clearly to suppliers and ensure understanding and compliance
Lead suppliers through corrective action plans, process improvements, and technical problem-solving to achieve sustainable results
Determine when suppliers are unable to meet requirements and recommend alternative sourcing strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, and program management teams
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure manufacturability and compliance
Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, risk, and performance metrics
Support cost, schedule, and risk mitigation decisions with sound business judgment
Travel to supplier sites as needed to support issue resolution, audits, and development activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
10+ years' experience in a similar role
Experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and aerospace quality systems
Background working with OEMs or Tier 1/Tier 2 aerospace suppliers
Experience with supplier development, supplier quality, or supply chain engineering in aerospace
Problem Solving – ability to independently investigate problems, identify root causes, and drive solutions with minimal oversight
Solid business acumen, including cost, schedule, and risk considerations in supplier decisions
Effective Communication – ability to confidently interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and customer technical requirements
Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and other IT systems
Benefits
Health insurance once employed for 60 days
Company
Complete Staffing Solutions
Complete Staffing Solutions is a staffing and recruiting company that offers finance, accounting, and administrative staffing solutions.