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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Define, develop, and execute processes to deliver high-quality and reliable hardware for Intelligence Systems by managing supplier quality, design for manufacturability, and supplier performance across the product lifecycle.

Role type

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Defense/Aerospace Hardware)

Builds

High-quality hardware components including castings, weldings, precision machined parts, avionics, and electronic assemblies for military systems.

Domain

Defense technology, aerospace, and maritime manufacturing

Required skills

Supplier quality management, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Metrology, Root Cause Analysis (RCCA), Audit management, Statistical analysis, AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, PPAP/FAIR/MSA/GD&T, ITAR regulations

Preferred skills

NDT techniques (penetrant, x-ray), Metal joining qualification, Special processes (heat treatment, coating), Casting process qualification, PFMEA, Government contract management

Technologies

MatLab, JMP, MiniTab, AS9102, AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR

Responsibilities

Partner with design teams to provide DFM feedback and generate product data; Drive supplier quality development through design reviews, testing, and qualification; Manage technical risks and supplier performance for cost, quality, and delivery; Lead supplier onsite audits and readiness reviews; Support RCCA and MRB activities; Audit supplier Quality Management Systems for compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC