Supply Chain Engineer at Varda

Location: El Segundo, California
Type: Full-time
Posted: May 28, 2026

Description

Varda is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer - Mechanical to integrate engineering and manufacturing capabilities with their supplier network. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure supplier compliance, delivering components aligned with design specifications, and driving improvements. Responsibilities include assessing manufacturing capabilities, interpreting engineering drawings, and implementing quality frameworks.

Required Skills

Supplier Quality
Designed for Manufacturability (DFM)
Supplier Selection
Supplier Audits
Quality Control Processes
Robust Quality Requirements
Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Actions
Design Reviews
Risk Assessments
Qualification Activities
Industry Trends, Standards, and Regulations

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Own supplier quality – create framework for Varda’s supplier quality programs
Collaborate with engineering teams on new product introduction and R&D projects, providing Designed for Manufacturability (DFM) input and supplier selection throughout the development lifecycle
Work closely with the supply chain team to evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and assess their capabilities, and quality control processes
Define and implement robust quality requirements for suppliers, including specifications, inspection and acceptance criteria, in collaboration with engineering and operations teams
Build relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement of quality control processes
Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and qualification activities to ensure supplier quality considerations are addressed during the product development lifecycle
Stay updated with industry trends, standards, and regulations related to supplier quality and manufacturing in the aerospace sector