Supplier Engineer Job Arlington Vermont USA,Engineering

Location: Arlington

Description

Provide supply chain management and data during new business development and new program launches and for existing customer programs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Support New Business Development

Provide supply chain information to sales department staff as needed
Conduct preliminary purchase parts risk assessment
Provide purchased parts cost and lead time estimates
Identify and qualify outside manufacturing partners

Support Program Launch and Product Realization as functional department representative assigned to team and Program Manager

Review program information to understand application, product intent and functionality and overall product requirements to ensure customer specifications communicated to suppliers address all needs.
Review customer specifications and drawings and ensure sufficient to communicate required specifications for purchase parts to suppliers.
Identify certification, traceability, environmental or other regulatory requirements for all components procured.
Identify, source and qualify suppliers and negotiate supplier agreements.
Secure necessary supplier Non-Disclosure Agreements
Negotiate component costs, lead times, terms and conditions for initial purchases
Communicate customer requirements and supplier capability
Confirm supplier warranty terms
Assist with preparation of Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effective Analysis and Control Plan
Assist suppliers with validation protocol design and final approval as required
Manage and define sample requirements and approve purchased part tooling
Ensure tool ownership and warranty is defined
Ensure an understanding of supplier capacity, yield and cost structure
Complete purchased part and outside process qualifications, approval and submit customer approval forms (CAF)

Provide continuous supplier engineering support through program end of life

Maintain and update short and long-term supply and sourcing strategies
Negotiate annual contracts with suppliers
Continuously pursue supply chain cost reductions to enhance profitability
Develop Flow Charts for parts process, design and tooling
Maintain Component Quality Requirements records
Confirm receipt of supplier warranty agreements
Support and/or inspect incoming products as required

Frequent domestic and occasional international travel to suppliers required

Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures;
Contributes to profits and revenue.

Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and

Education:

Experience administering or supporting U.S. Government contracts:

Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as they apply to government contract program execution
Understanding of subcontracting management principles, including the flow-down of applicable FAR/DFARS clauses to subcontractors
Understanding of prime contractor obligations when managing subcontractors on federal programs
Understanding of the requirements for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) for government contracts
Understanding of the requirements to develop, implement, and comply with a Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Revised 3/2026