Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

• Assess potential suppliers’ capabilities through technical reviews, quality system audits, and site visits
• Track supplier quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and hold suppliers accountable to quality standards
• Develop and implement corrective action plans, including root cause analysis and preventative measures
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams during new product introduction to ensure supplier products meet design and quality requirements
• Perform reviews and approve supplier AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Review and approve incoming inspection procedures and ensure quality checks are performed on received materials
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities
• Investigate and resolve non-conforming product issues and manage supplier corrective action plans
• Analyze quality data using statistical tools and generate supplier performance reports
• Ensure suppliers adhere to relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and coach junior quality engineers
• Travel up to 50% annually to supplier locations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field with six plus years of experience, or a Master’s degree with four plus years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with supplier quality management systems and auditing practices
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage suppliers at all levels
• Ability to travel to supplier locations for on-site assessments, audits, and inspections
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Experience driving quality improvements
• Experience with Department of War (DoW) programs, procedures, and processes preferred
• ASQ AS9100/ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor Certification preferred
• IPC or other relevant industry certifications preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including conducting audits, implementing corrective actions, and analyzing quality data. Proficient in engaging with suppliers to ensure compliance with industry standards and driving continuous quality improvements.

• Supplier Quality Management
• AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Data Analysis and Statistical Tools
• Corrective Action Plans
• Quality System Audits

• Quality System Audits
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Tools
• Supplier Performance Reports
• Corrective Action Plans
• Incoming Inspection Procedures
• Non-Conforming Product Resolution
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Supplier Quality Metrics Tracking
• Technical Guidance

• Strong Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Mentoring and Coaching

• ASQ AS9100/ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor
• IPC Certification

• Department of War Programs
• Quality Standards
• Regulatory Requirements
• Supplier Accountability
• On-Site Assessments