Supplier Development Engineer

Company: Urban Sky
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

About Urban Sky:Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems, and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Our technology is also employed by government customers including the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, and others. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.Our team consists of engineers, makers, developers, and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small, supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, respect and empowerment.We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.About The Role:Urban Sky is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to join our Manufacturing team in Denver, CO. This role is pivotal in sourcing and auditing suppliers, monitoring and resolving quality issues, and implementing strategies to boost supplier performance to support production and customer satisfaction. This position requires proactive, on-site engagements and the capacity to respond swiftly and calmly to problems related to component supply issues.We require our suppliers (from electronics to soft goods) to provide consistent and high-quality goods at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to find and enable suppliers for success.This is a technical position that requires practical experience in multiple areas of specialty from soft goods to electronics to additive manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of these products with the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas.Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical point of contact, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manufacturing system by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges.
• Identify, audit and onboard new suppliers; perform surveillance and diagnostic audits on incumbent suppliers.
• Conduct thorough audits and periodic reviews of supplier operations to ensure compliance with Urban Sky standards.
• Actively monitor, analyze, and resolve supplier quality issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Develop and sustain strong, productive relationships with suppliers to enhance communication and collaboration.
• Implement supply chain strategies, contribute to process improvements, and participate in special projects to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.
• Develop procurement strategies that optimize cost, lead time, and quality for each component.Qualifications:
• BS Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• Experience with manufacturing, supply chain, or business projects.
• Successful track record within Purchasing.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally to pick up and deliver parts as needed.
• Valid driver's license mandatory.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, capable of interacting effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks.
• World class supplier relationship skills.Nice-to-Haves/Preferred Skills:
• Ability to identify possible replacements for technical components.
• Experience with high volume manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members, and management.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems.
• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations.
• Strategic sourcing, retail or supply-chain backgrounds could all be considered relevant to this environment.
• Transformation exposure would be a distinct advantage.Requirements:
• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be located near Denver, CO.Benefits:
• Salary $80,000 - $115,000 per year.
• Stock Options.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Unlimited Vacation Days.
• Cell Phone Bill Stipend.NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes that they have the skills and the passion necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.This position may require the candidate to deal with commodities, software, technology, defense articles, and/or technical data which are subject to the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Additional information may be requested so as to determine whether export authorization is required from the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. If authorization is required, employment will be contingent upon the Company successfully obtaining such authorization from the relevant government agency.Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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