Director Supplier Quality
Core
Lead supplier quality organization to ensure suppliers meet quality, reliability, and compliance requirements for space vehicle manufacturing and launch.
Role type
Director, Supplier Quality
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality management strategy, team leadership (managing Senior Managers and SQEs), supplier qualification and audit processes, root cause analysis (RCCA), KPI management, supply chain risk mitigation, new product introduction (NPI) support, compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001/NADCAP, quality tools (FMEA, 8D, APQP, SPC, MSA)
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense industry experience, hardware development lifecycle support, government procurement quality requirements (FAR/DFARS)
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, FMEA, 8D, APQP, SPC, MSA
Responsibilities
Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies, lead a team of Senior Managers and SQEs, establish supplier qualification and approval processes, drive root cause analysis for nonconformances, manage supplier scorecards and KPIs, partner with Procurement and Engineering to mitigate supply chain risk, support supplier development initiatives, ensure compliance with industry standards, support new product introduction by qualifying suppliers, represent Supplier Quality in design and program reviews
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership and team management
