Supplier Development Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, CA, us
Company Description
Who are we?
At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 6,000 specialists and over 35 years of experience. We are specialized in Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management) and Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and.
Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.
Are you an experienced Supplier Development Engineer?
If your answer is yes, it’s your lucky day as we are looking for a dynamic and talented person to join our team in the US!
What will your role be?
The Supplier Development Engineer leads on-site supplier development, recovery, and industrial performance improvement initiatives in high-risk or strategically critical supplier environments. The role operates in a high-mobility capacity, traveling approximately 80% of the time, primarily within North America. Working directly with supplier leadership and operations teams, the Engineer diagnoses systemic issues, drives execution of recovery and improvement plans, and develops sustainable supplier capabilities. The role serves as a key interface between suppliers and Safran leadership to ensure accountability, transparency, and long-term industrial performance.
Job Description
- Conduct in-depth industrial and operational assessments using structured methodologies such as 8D, Pareto analysis, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Develop, negotiate, and execute supplier recovery and development plans with defined milestones, timelines, and measurable performance improvements
- Establish and maintain real-time Work in Progress (WIP) visibility to ensure production commitments are supported by physical inventory and capacity evidence
- Drive industrial stabilization and capability development to align supplier processes with Safran’s technical, quality, and volume requirements
- Lead corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks and prevent recurrence of delivery or performance issues
- Provide structured executive-level reporting, including performance status, risk assessments, and improvement progress to Safran General Management and supplier leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Procurement, NPI, Quality, and Supplier Performance Management team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable
- Strong technical proficiency in industrial engineering and continuous improvement tools, including Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Proven ability to lead complex supplier development and recovery initiatives in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Experience working directly with suppliers in industrial, operations, or supplier quality roles
- Strong communication and influence skills, including engagement with senior and executive-level supplier leadership
Additional Information
- To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;
- To have a competitive salary and a great benefits package
- To access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;
- To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;
- To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;
- To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued
- To be part of a team where having fun is essential
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