Supplier Development & Technical Program Manager

Job Title: Supplier Development & Technical Program Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Orange CT (On-site)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven Supplier Development & Technical Program Manager with deep experience in aerospace manufacturing to act as a critical bridge between customers internal teams and a global supplier is a hands-on high-impact role for someone who thrives outside of a desk environment-actively engaging on the shop floor solving real-time production challenges and driving supplier performance.

What Youll Be Doing

Serve as the technical interface between customers and suppliers for complex aerospace components

Identify evaluate and onboard new suppliers aligned with quality cost and delivery expectations

Partner closely with suppliers to resolve manufacturing processing and inspection challenges

Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions for quality and delivery issues. Translate engineering drawings GD&T and technical requirements into clear executable processes. Drive supplier accountability through performance improvement plans and technical guidance

Assess supplier capabilities risks and capacity to support business needs Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering quality supply chain and operations teams Support sourcing decisions with a strong understanding of cost schedule and risk trade-offs Travel to supplier sites as needed for audits development and issue resolution

What Were Looking For

• Strong background in aerospace manufacturing (engine components experience is a major plus)
• Experience supporting major aerospace customers or similar high-spec environments
• Proven success working directly with suppliers on special processes such as:
• Surface treatments (coatings anodizing)
• Shot peening
• Non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Deep expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• Strong ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings and GD&T
• Hands-on experience driving manufacturability and process improvements
• Core Competencies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to operate cross-functionally across technical and operational teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop-floor-driven environment

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in supplier development supplier quality or technical program management
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (e.g. AS9100 NADCAP)
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools