Supplier Quality Specialist (R6419)
Core
Own day-to-day supplier quality execution, managing nonconformances, leading failure investigations, and implementing corrective actions to protect production.
Role type
Supplier Quality Specialist
Builds
Production output for defense-tech systems (Hivemind, V-BAT, X-BAT)
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier quality processes, Nonconformance management, Root cause analysis, Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), Material Review Board (MRB) disposition, Return to Vendor (RTV) activities, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC 7711/7721, AS9100, GD&T, Lean concepts, Statistical and data analytics
Preferred skills
Engineering background, Supply chain experience, Manufacturing experience, Cross-functional communication
Technologies
MS Office, Supplier portals
Responsibilities
Own supplier-related nonconformances identified at supplier facilities, during receiving and precision inspection, and throughout production; Manage nonconformance workflows including MRB dispositions and RTV activities; Drive open issues toward resolution coordinating containment, investigation, and corrective action; Coordinate containment of nonconforming material by locating affected products and supporting root cause investigations.