Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

Lead visits at key supplier sites to analyze performance issues, and coordinate improvement strategies inclusive of PO alignment, process improvements and quality system improvements.

Expedite all critical parts at critical suppliers to clear all roadblocks and ensure zero disruption to the production line.

Work with the supplier to establish a back‑to‑PO plan through harmonized lines of balance and ensure daily follow‑up.

Align with all key internal stakeholders and prepare a clear mandate for the supplier intervention, regularly follow up on the mandate and ensure a smooth handover.

Identify supplier improvement and risk mitigation opportunities at key supplier sites and manage these improvement activities.

Drive execution of supplier performance improvement plans and interface with internal and external partners to collaboratively pursue solutions and closure of action plans.

Work closely with Procurement, Quality, and Operations stakeholders to create supplier development plans centered on quality, delivery, capacity and supplier process capability.

Provide regular feedback to all relevant stakeholders on supplier support progress and effectively communicate to internal and external groups, ensuring appropriate escalation.

Conduct a very thorough capacity / capability onsite review at the supplier and establish a clear action plan to address all gaps.

Coordinate travel plans, including reservation, follow‑up, expense claim and financial review.

• Supplier quality
• Quality assurance
• Root cause analysis
• Quality control
• Audit

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
• Ready to travel up to 70% of the time.
• Strong manufacturing and production knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with sub‑tiers.
• Excellent independent work ability with new suppliers and minimal information.
• Experience in project planning and coordination across several sectors.
• Expert level computer skills in MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize.
• Strong sense of ethics and customer focus.
• Good analytical, planning, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Operational and financial management knowledge.
• Understanding of the business relationship & dynamics between the Supplier and Bombardier.
• Strong communication skills and good knowledge of BA system.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Contract to Hire position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 – $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Boston, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.