Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Deploy supplier development and improvement processes across the supply chain to enhance quality and delivery performance for mission-critical aerospace components.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Mission critical components for commercial aircraft, military life support systems, and aerial refueling products
Domain
Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier quality management, Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), Audit execution (AS9100, ISO9001), Corrective action management, Performance metrics analysis, Technical drawing interpretation, Risk analysis, Quality documentation (PPAP, FAI), Continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), FMEA, MSA, Project management, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) experience
Technologies
AS9100, ISO9001, MIL-STD, ISO13485, IATF 16949, AS9145, AS9142, AS9102, GD&T
Responsibilities
Interface with engineering, customers, and suppliers on quality issues; Monitor and report supplier performance metrics; Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions; Conduct supplier process, product, and system audits; Review supplier qualification packages and customer approval documents; Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements; Support production operations with quality engineering.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
