Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring suppliers meet quality, delivery, and compliance requirements for advanced defense systems through audits, qualification, and corrective actions.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Advanced defense systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Manufacturing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier qualification and onboarding, AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance, root-cause investigation, manufacturing process review, quality system audits, supplier performance monitoring, corrective action management, problem-solving methodologies (RCCA, 8D, PFMEA, SPC), source and first article inspections
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense/national-security environment experience, Lead Auditor certifications (AS9100/ISO 9001), digital QMS familiarity, subcontract management, design-responsible supplier assessment, FAR/DFARS knowledge
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001, RCCA, 8D, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, First Resonance ION, Jira-based QMS
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification and onboarding, conduct supplier audits for compliance, manage supplier lifecycle and performance, drive closure of nonconformances, review manufacturing processes at supplier facilities, coordinate resolution of quality issues, manage quality documentation and records
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC