Supplier Quality Engineer

Your tasks

Supplier Quality Management

• Evaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers in accordance with AS9100, customer requirements, and company quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with applicable aerospace requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through established metrics such as PPM, defect rates, audit findings, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Support supplier selection and sourcing activities by providing quality risk assessments.

Product and Process Quality Assurance

• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including:

• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102
• Process Flow Diagrams
• PFMEAs
• Control Plans
• Inspection Plans
• Process Certifications
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Ensure supplier adherence to special process requirements, including NADCAP-accredited processes when applicable.

Corrective and Preventive Actions

• Lead investigations of supplier nonconformances and quality escapes.
• Facilitate root cause analysis using methodologies such as:

• 8D
• 5 Why
• Fishbone Diagram
• Fault Tree Analysis
• Review and approve supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement

• Drive supplier improvement initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, and process capability.
• Analyze supplier performance data and establish improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to reduce variation, improve manufacturing processes, and implement best practices.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure supplier compliance with:

• AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
• FAA regulations where applicable
• Customer-specific aerospace requirements
• Export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) as applicable
• Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production transfer activities.

A successful Supplier Quality Engineer will

• Reduce supplier defect rates and nonconformances.
• Improve supplier on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Successfully close supplier corrective actions on schedule.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop a high-performing, reliable supplier network that supports production and customer commitments.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:

• Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Or a related technical discipline

• 5+ years of quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or aerospace quality experience.
• Experience working within AS9100-certified environments.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes, machining, assembly, composites, castings, forgings, or special processes.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:

• AS9100
• AS13100
• AS9102
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• PPAP/APQP principles
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Risk-based thinking and quality management systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management capabilities.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - ASQ
• Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) - ASQ
• Certified Lead Auditor training
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• NADCAP auditing experience
• Experience with QT9 QMS Software suite
• Experience with ERP and Quality Management Systems (Oracle.)
• Experience supporting FAA, DoD, or commercial aerospace customers

Key Competencies

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Technical Problem Solving
• Regulatory Compliance
• Audit Management
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Customer Focus

Other

Working Conditions

• Frequent interaction with domestic and international suppliers.
• Up to 25% travel may be required for supplier audits, assessments, source inspections, and development activities.
• work in both office and shop environments.