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This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.
Job Description
EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position of Supplier Development Engineer – Electronics reporting to the Supply Chain Manager in our Moorpark, CA facility.
Responsibilities:
- Track, monitor, and report on key Supplier KPI’s, including quality and delivery metrics.
- Create and implement strategic action plans to resolve systemic challenges, driving sustainable change/improvement.
- Responsible for identifying, selecting, and qualifying Suppliers that align with future Company goals while ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and cost standards.
- Assess supplier capacity, capability, and risk for existing and new programs.
- Support commodity strategies and dual sourcing initiatives.
- Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
- Drive improvements utilizing Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Problem-solving tools.
- Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
- Support and drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in the early product design phase.
- Works cross-functionally with internal teams to align on requirements and resolution of systemic issues.
- Analyze data effectively, summarize results, create reports, and use visual management tools effectively.
- Track action plans from Supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness consistently.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study required.
- Experience working in or with Electronics Suppliers is required.
- Printed Circuit Board experience is preferred.
- Supply Chain experience is preferred.
- Experience with Quality Standards including AS9100, and NADCAP.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, and Problem Solving, including 8D, 5-Why.
- Strong skills in MS Windows, including Word, PPT, Excel, and Project.
- The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commercial and financial acumen.
- Excels in a dynamic work environment.
- Energetic, agile, and the ability to work independently is a requirement.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.
Job Description
EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position of Supplier Development Engineer – Electronics reporting to the Supply Chain Manager in our Moorpark, CA facility.
Responsibilities:
- Track, monitor, and report on key Supplier KPI’s, including quality and delivery metrics.
- Create and implement strategic action plans to resolve systemic challenges, driving sustainable change/improvement.
- Responsible for identifying, selecting, and qualifying Suppliers that align with future Company goals while ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and cost standards.
- Assess supplier capacity, capability, and risk for existing and new programs.
- Support commodity strategies and dual sourcing initiatives.
- Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
- Drive improvements utilizing Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Problem-solving tools.
- Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
- Support and drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in the early product design phase.
- Works cross-functionally with internal teams to align on requirements and resolution of systemic issues.
- Analyze data effectively, summarize results, create reports, and use visual management tools effectively.
- Track action plans from Supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness consistently.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field of study required.
- Experience working in or with Electronics Suppliers is required.
- Printed Circuit Board experience is preferred.
- Supply Chain experience is preferred.
- Experience with Quality Standards including AS9100, and NADCAP.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, and Problem Solving, including 8D, 5-Why.
- Strong skills in MS Windows, including Word, PPT, Excel, and Project.
- The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commercial and financial acumen.
- Excels in a dynamic work environment.
- Energetic, agile, and the ability to work independently is a requirement.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- SpaceX29
- Eaton15
- Parker Hannifin6
- ASM5
- Rivian4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field
- Experience conducting supplier audits and corrective action management
- Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plan development
- Demonstrated ability to manage supplier qualification and onboarding processes
- Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier performance tracking tools
- Professional certification such as ASQ CQE, CSCP, or equivalent is preferred
Tips for Your Supplier Development Manager Job Search
Quantify supplier improvement outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for supplier development roles want to see yield improvements, cost reductions, or lead time gains you drove directly. Replace vague claims like 'improved supplier performance' with specific before-and-after metrics tied to your actions.
Highlight cross-functional project leadership clearly
Supplier development managers work between engineering, quality, procurement, and operations. Your resume should name the functions you coordinated with on each project, not just list outcomes, so reviewers can see you've managed real cross-functional complexity.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supplier development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by commodity or category focus
Many supplier development manager roles are written around a specific commodity family, like castings, electronics, or plastics. Target openings where your commodity experience matches the job description closely, since generic applications are screened out early.
Prepare case studies around APQP or PPAP process work
Interviewers in manufacturing and automotive often probe your hands-on involvement in advanced product quality planning and production part approval processes. Walk through one real example from kickoff to supplier sign-off, including problems you resolved along the way.
Negotiate by anchoring to scope and travel demands
Supplier development roles frequently carry significant travel requirements and broad geographic supplier coverage. When negotiating offers, factor in travel expectations explicitly and use the scope of your supplier base and geography to anchor conversations about compensation and flexibility.
Supplier Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supplier development managers?
The most active employers for supplier development managers right now are SpaceX, Eaton, and Parker Hannifin, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace companies consistently account for the largest share of open roles.
How many supplier development manager jobs are remote?
About 57% of supplier development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many management roles because on-site supplier visits are a core part of the job. Positions focused on supplier data analysis, program management coordination, or strategic sourcing strategy tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a supplier development manager?
Most supplier development managers start in quality engineering, procurement, or manufacturing engineering roles where they gain hands-on exposure to supplier audits, corrective action processes, and new part qualification. Building expertise in a specific commodity area, earning a quality or supply chain certification, and taking on cross-functional project leadership within your current company are the most direct paths to moving into a supplier development manager title.
Can you get a supplier development manager job without direct supplier development experience?
Yes, candidates from quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or commodity procurement backgrounds regularly move into supplier development manager roles without having held that exact title before. Demonstrating that you have run supplier audits, managed corrective action cycles, or led a supplier launch on a new program is usually enough to clear the experience bar, especially at companies that promote from adjacent functions internally.
What does the supplier development manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR partner is followed by a technical interview with a hiring manager who will probe your hands-on experience with supplier audits, APQP deliverables, and corrective action management. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from engineering, quality, and procurement is common at larger companies. Some employers also include a case study or presentation where you walk through how you would assess and develop an underperforming supplier.
Where can I find and apply to supplier development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to supplier development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your commodity background, seniority level, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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