Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Middletown, CT (Onsite, with travel up to 35%)

Salary Range: $80,000- $95,000

Employment Type: Full-time (Direct Hire Opportunity)

4 Corner Resources is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with aerospace/ defense experience to ensure suppliers meet contractual, regulatory, and internal quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, methodical, and experienced in supplier audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action management. This is a great opportunity for a motivated quality professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a critical role in maintaining supply chain excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• Supplier Quality Engineering experience in the aerospace/ defense industry.
• Hands‑on experience with supplier audits, First Article Inspections (FAIs), supplier assessments, and corrective action processes.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/AS9100 standards.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong critical thinking skills.
• Experience supporting Lean initiatives at supplier sites.

• Conduct supplier audits, surveys, and facility assessments for compliance with ISO/AS9100 and contractual requirements.
• Perform supplier qualifications, performance monitoring, and development activities.
• Review and document First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Investigate supplier defects and drive root cause/corrective action.
• Maintain supplier approval and rating systems to support procurement decisions.
• Coordinate Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews and manage Supplier Requests for Variance.
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Collect and analyze supplier performance data and implement improvement plans.

Includes two weeks of PTO, sick time, a wellness day, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and additional perk days.

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or individuals lawfully admitted as refugees or asylees.