Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Leading compliance activities at suppliers, analyzing root cause failure modes, and developing corrective action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Builds
Supplier compliance, quality metrics, and process improvements
Domain
Manufacturing / Quality Management Systems
Required skills
Root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), Six Sigma, Lean principles, Supplier audits, PPAP, Statistical process control (SPC), PFMEA, Data analysis
Preferred skills
ASQ certification, Lead Auditor certification, Advanced Product Quality Planning, Experience with ordnance/energetic materials, Training experience
Technologies
8D, Ishikawa templates, 3D, Statistical software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead supplier evaluations and compliance assessments, Generate program quality metrics (PPM, SCARs), Perform and teach corrective action problem solving, Prepare quality reports by analyzing data, Participate in Failure Review Board activities, Support supplier development for hardware discrepancies, Attend daily management meetings, Contribute to non-conforming investigations, Collaborate on Inspection Plans and Reports
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5-10 years experience)
