Supplier Development Engineer

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineer serves as the critical link between the organization's engineering, and quality teams and its supplier base, driving manufacturability, quality, and delivery performance across the supply chain. This role travels to supplier facilities to assess and monitor capabilities, resolve production issues, and lead root-cause and corrective-action efforts, while partnering closely with internal design and manufacturing engineers to incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles early in the product development process. The Supplier Development Engineer works proactively with suppliers to identify process improvements, reduce defects, and strengthen manufacturing readiness, ensuring that parts and assemblies are produced to specification, at the required quality level, and delivered on schedule. By combining technical expertise, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration, this role helps mitigate supply chain risk and supports the organization's broader goals for product quality, cost, and program timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
4+ years of experience
Experience in aerospace strongly preferred
Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Nice To Haves

Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable
Strong interpersonal skills
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery
Efficiency
Effectiveness

Responsibilities

Travel to supplier facilities to conduct on-site assessments, process audits, and process reviews to evaluate manufacturing capability and readiness
Partner with internal design and manufacturing engineering teams to review new part designs and drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Identify, and investigate supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) methodologies in conjunction with Axiom supplier quality organization
Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost) and develop improvement plans for underperforming suppliers
Collaborate with suppliers to implement process controls, lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
Work cross-functionally with procurement, quality, engineering and program management teams to communicate supplier status, risks, and escalations
Assist in developing supplier scorecards and performance reporting to track trends and drive accountability
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and change requests to ensure supplier alignment and prevent quality escapes
Drive resolution of on-time delivery issues by working with suppliers on capacity planning, scheduling, and logistics coordination
Identify and drive documentation of supplier corrective actions, audit findings, and process changes for traceability and compliance
Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality standards, manufacturing processes, and engineering requirements