Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM)
Core
Own quality performance across critical suppliers, driving corrective actions, recovery plans, and continuous improvement to ensure quality and compliance throughout the supply chain.
Role type
Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM)
Builds
Supplier quality recovery plans and corrective action strategies
Domain
Aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
root cause analysis, corrective action planning, supplier performance monitoring, audit facilitation, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, data analysis, problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why), quality system evaluation
Preferred skills
SAP, Excel/data analysis, FMEA, control plans, APQP, PPAP
Responsibilities
Lead quality recovery efforts for underperforming suppliers by managing root cause investigations, containment actions, and long-term corrective action plans; Respond quickly and effectively to supplier quality crises to minimize supply chain disruptions; Monitor supplier quality performance using key indicators such as PPM, non-conformance reports (NCRs), audit findings, and first article inspection (FAI) results; Initiate and manage improvement or escalation plans based on supplier performance data and trends; Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and internal quality teams to align on quality expectations and drive consistent standards; Conduct or support supplier audits, quality system evaluations, and production readiness reviews in line with industry and customer requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, APQP, PPAP)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
