Supplier Development Manager

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Aerospace Supplier Performance Manager to support a three-month supplier recovery project in New Jersey . In this hands-on role, you will work directly at the supplier's facility to monitor production performance, identify operational challenges, and drive improvements in delivery reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recovery actions, improve operational transparency, and ensure customer delivery commitments are met.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor supplier production progress, work-in-progress, order backlogs, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery schedules.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, throughput, and backlog reduction.
• Identify production bottlenecks, delivery risks, and operational inefficiencies, and drive corrective actions.
• Work closely with production, planning, logistics, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and improve supplier performance.
• Lead supplier performance and recovery meetings, track action items, and escalate critical issues.
• Develop and follow up on recovery plans to improve delivery performance and meet customer priorities.
• Provide regular status reports to customer stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and outstanding actions.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in supplier performance management, supplier development, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, production scheduling, and material flow.
• Experience managing supplier delivery issues, production bottlenecks, and recovery initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work on-site at a supplier facility in New Jersey for the duration of the assignment.
• Experience in aerospace / defense is required.

What We Offer

At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:

Advance Financially

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus opportunities
• 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive
• Regular salary review periods
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer contributions toward healthcare
• Financial education resources

Experience Overall Wellbeing

• Paid time off and company holidays
• Comp Time Program
• Flexible and remote work options (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Team events and employee celebrations
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

Grow Professionally

• Work with Fortune 500 clients
• Diverse and challenging project opportunities
• Regular performance and development conversations
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities
• International collaboration across the Ingenics Group
• Skills competency and professional development programs
• Knowledge sharing with global experts
• Global mobility opportunities

Make an Impact

Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including:

• Digital Transformation
• Factory Design & Simulation
• Intralogistics
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Operational Excellence
• Production Technology & Automation
• Project Management
• Quality & Supplier Management
• Supply Chain Management