Supplier Development Engineer - Latam

Xometry

Buenos Aires, Argentina
On-site
Supplier development and engagement
Manufacturing partner relationships
Production program support
Xometry is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to enhance supplier relationships and optimize performance for production partners. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and managing suppliers for complex projects in industries such as aerospace and defense

Job Summary

  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with our diverse network of manufacturing partners to increase their engagement and capacity.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including sourcing, engineering, and project management, to ensure our partners' capabilities align with the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements for each project.
  • Support the qualification of finishing suppliers (e.g., plating, anodizing, chemical conversion, coatings, paint/prime) to meet stringent aerospace, defense, and automotive standards.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Xometry is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to enhance supplier relationships and optimize performance for production partners. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and managing suppliers for complex projects in industries such as aerospace and defense.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier development and engagement
  • Manufacturing partner relationships
  • Production program support
  • Quality assurance coaching
  • Risk management
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Controlled process verification

Nice-to-have

  • Aerospace, defense, medical industry support
  • NADCAP, AMS, VAPS, PPS, TS16949
  • ITAR, DFARS compliance
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in supplier development or quality
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards
  • Knowledge of special processes and industry certifications
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ITAR, DFARS)
  • Willingness to travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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