Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical)
Neros Technologies · Torrance, California, United States
Posted 28 days ago · $154,000 – $215,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Neros Technologies's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 91% of Neros Technologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Neros Technologies
- high 50 stale, 1 reposted of 91 open
- Hiring momentum
- 104 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Neros Technologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Neros Technologies.
About this role
As a Sr. Supplier Development Engineer at Neros, you will focus on ensuring that external suppliers can produce complex mechanical hardware for high-performance unmanned systems. Your role involves collaborating with design engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing to translate requirements into effective manufacturing processes, while also addressing quality issues and supplier performance. You will be hands-on in reviewing technical documentation and leading supplier qualification activities to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Neros Technologies as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, process engineering, or a related role supporting mechanical hardware production
- Hands-on experience with mechanical commodities such as CNC machining, precision machining, carbon fiber/composites, injection molding, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, castings, coatings, finishes, or mechanical assemblies
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, inspection plans, CMM reports, and manufacturing process documentation
- Experience conducting supplier audits, process reviews, FAIs, capability assessments, and production readiness reviews in fast-paced NPI and production environments
- Familiarity with supplier quality tools and methods such as AS9102 FAI, PPAP/APQP concepts, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, Cpk/Ppk, MSA/GR&R, 8D, SCARs, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action management
- Ability to diagnose mechanical part defects, dimensional escapes, surface finish/cosmetic issues, material nonconformances, process variation, and supplier control weaknesses
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, drones, automotive, medical device, or other high-reliability hardware environments
- Experience with AS9100 suppliers, ITAR/EAR-controlled supply chains, high-mix manufacturing, or production ramps from prototype to rate production
- Familiarity with composite manufacturing methods such as layup, cure, trim, bonding, NDI/NDT, and inspection of carbon fiber structures
- Familiarity with precision machining, tight-tolerance mechanical assemblies, anodize/plating/coating processes, or supplier development in domestic and international supply bases
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers, machine shops, composite suppliers, molders, additive manufacturing suppliers, and sub-tier suppliers
What you get
- Salary range of $154,000 – $215,500 USD
- Highly competitive equity grants considered part of total compensation package
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role may involve significant travel (up to 50%)
- Fast-paced environment may lead to high pressure and quick turnaround expectations
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Listed by Neros Technologies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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