Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring externally provided products, materials, and services conform to engineering, contractual, and regulatory standards while driving supplier performance and risk mitigation.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Supply chain integrity and product quality compliance
Domain
Aerospace and defense manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier performance management, audit execution, root cause analysis (8D, 4-Square, RCCA), new supplier qualification, flow-down requirement compliance, nonconforming material disposition, deviation/waiver processing, continuous improvement analysis, regulatory audit participation, traceability and configuration management oversight
Preferred skills
ERP/MRP system proficiency, quality data analysis tools usage, engineering drawing interpretation
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001, 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage and develop supplier quality performance including monitoring KPIs; Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and assessments; Review and approve supplier documentation including First Article Inspection Reports; Lead and coordinate supplier corrective actions including root cause analysis; Support new supplier qualification and onboarding; Ensure compliance with flow-down requirements; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues; Provide technical guidance to suppliers on inspection methods and process controls; Review and disposition nonconforming material rejection reports; Process supplier requests for deviations and waivers; Support incoming inspection and containment activities; Analyze supplier performance data to drive continuous improvement; Participate in customer, regulatory, and third-party audits; Ensure supplier adherence to traceability and documentation control requirements
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
