Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Manufacturing Engineer Location: Cheswick, PA Type: Contract Compensation: $50.00 - $80.00

Overview System One is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to support critical suppliers by driving manufacturing execution, quality, and delivery performance across a regulated environment. Expect up to ~50% travel for on-site supplier evaluations, capacity assessments, process audits, and first-article/readiness reviews. You’ll act as the primary manufacturing engineering liaison to suppliersleading root cause/corrective actions, coordinating inspection/audit readiness, and partnering closely with engineering, quality, sourcing, and program teams. Success in this role means being highly hands-on, proactive, and comfortable influencing supplier outcomes through clear communication, documentation, and disciplined follow-through.

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)

Requirements

• 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

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.