Job Title: Supplier Manufacturing Engineer (Contract to Perm)
Company: System One
Locations: Albany, NY | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA
Work Model: Onsite / Travel Required
Position Type: Contract to Perm

Position Overview
System One is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on technical support and problem-solving expertise to mission-critical suppliers. This role focuses on improving supplier performance, manufacturing efficiency, and on-time delivery through proactive oversight and cross-functional collaboration in highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

Support purchasing initiatives by identifying and developing critical suppliers

Serve as primary manufacturing engineering liaison to suppliers, ensuring consistent production execution

Evaluate supplier processes and implement corrective and preventive actions

Build strong supplier relationships to improve communication, yield, and throughput

Lead technical reviews including PFMEA, control plans, process audits, and first article readiness

Conduct supplier capacity assessments and on-site evaluations

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for manufacturing nonconformances

Coordinate supplier readiness for inspections, audits, and regulatory/customer visits

Support nonconformance dispositioning and resolution activities

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, sourcing, and program teams

Share best practices across internal and supplier organizations

Travel up to 50% (domestic and/or international)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment with experience in one or more of the following:

Machining

Fabrication / Welding

Testing

Winding or Assembly processes

Experience working directly with suppliers (on-site preferred)

Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, defense, aerospace, or energy)

Strong understanding of quality systems (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001)

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Experience with procedures, work instructions, and design documentation

Strong problem-solving skills related to manufacturing tolerances and deviations

Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Experience evaluating design changes and manufacturing impacts

Familiarity with military or nuclear quality standards

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance