Supply Chain Value Engineer

* Lead value-engineering initiatives with suppliers and engineering to remove cost, improve manufacturability, and right-size tolerances without sacrificing performance
* Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and PDCA principles to optimize supplier processes, throughput, and material flow
* Drive robust problem solving using A3, DMAIC, value stream mapping, fishbone diagrams, 5-Whys, Pareto analysis, FMEA, and statistical tools
* Serve as the primary liaison between Ultra Maritime engineering and suppliers on questions of manufacturability, process capability, and specification influence
* Travel to supplier sites to observe processes first-hand, identify constraints, and drive sustainable improvement
* Manage and optimize supplier-side tooling, fixtures, and capital investments
* Assess and right-size supplier capacity across the value stream to meet current production demands and support future program growth
* Partner with Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure systemic improvement– without duplicating defect containment ownership
* Deliver measurable results in cost reduction, lead time compression, and supply chain reliability
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
* 7+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, operations, or continuous improvement
* Demonstrated success leading cost-out, value engineering, and supplier performance improvement initiatives
* Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, tolerancing, and production economics
* Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, PDCA, and structured problem-solving methodologies
* Experience in defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred
* Willingness to travel regularly to supplier locations
* Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
* Work/life balance that includes up to
** 3 weeks PTO
** for first year
* 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
* 401k Plan with Company Match
* Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
* Wellness Program and incentives
* Company HSA contributions
* Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
* Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
* Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
* Medical and Prescription insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
* Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
* Accident Plan
* Critical Illness Plan
* Hospital Indemnity Plan
* Pet Insurance
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