Senior Supplier Quality Systems Engineer

** Worker Type*
* Regular

** Job Description*
* ** Summary*
* The Senior Supplier Quality Systems Engineer serves as the enterprise owner and architect for supplier quality systems, processes, and compliance across multi-site operations. This role ensures that supplier quality management is robust, standardized, and aligned with aerospace and regulatory requirements (AS9100, AS9145, AS9102, ITAR, DCMA). Acting as a technical leader, the Senior Systems Engineer drives cross-functional alignment, implements enterprise-level supplier quality tools, and mentors team members to strengthen the overall supplier quality organization.

** Position Responsibilities*
* + Responsible for the maintenance, and continuous improvement of supplier quality elements of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all company sites.

+ Lead enterprise standardization efforts for supplier quality workflows (NCs, SCARs, APQP/PPAP, Audit, Supplier Scorecards, etc.).

+ Provide governance and technical leadership for supplier-facing systems (ERP, Net-Inspect, supplier portals), ensuring integration and alignment with corporate quality objectives.

+ Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and customer requirements including AS9100, AS9145, AS9102, ITAR, DCMA, etc.

+ Develop, deploy, and oversee supplier audit programs, ensuring risks are captured, mitigated, and actions driven to closure.

+ Represent supplier quality during third-party audits, customer audits, and government assessments as needed.

+ Lead gap analyses, risk assessments, and supplier maturity evaluations to ensure continuous compliance and readiness.

+ Maintain oversight of the Verified Vendors List (VVL) ensuring all suppliers are properly qualified, maintained, and monitored for ongoing compliance, performance, and risk.

+ Partner with Supply Chain, SQEs, and leadership to evaluate new suppliers, manage ongoing compliance reviews, and lead decisions related to supplier approvals, conditional status, or disqualification.

+ Guide and mentor Supplier Quality Process Specialists, building organizational capability in systems, processes, and data.

+ Act as project lead for enterprise initiatives such as APQP rollout, supplier portal integration, supplier segmentation, or lessons learned systems.

+ Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring supplier quality performance metrics are accurate, visible, and actionable.

** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.

+ 8+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality, quality systems engineering, or QMS program management.

+ Demonstrated success leading AS9100 and AS9145/APQP programs across multi-site operations.

+ Proven track record of hosting and successfully closing third-party audits, customer assessments, or regulatory audits.

+ Strong expertise in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred), quality management platforms (Net-Inspect), and supplier portals.

+ Deep knowledge of supplier quality tools and standards: AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), AS13000 (8D).

+ Familiarity with ITAR, DCMA, and other government compliance requirements.

** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies*
* + Strategic thinker with the ability to standardize and scale systems across multiple sites and business units.

+ Excellent project management and change management skills; able to lead cross-functional initiatives to completion.

+ Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; able to engage effectively with executives, suppliers, and auditors.

+ Advanced analytical skills with experience in dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) and data-driven problem solving.

+ Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to balance enterprise initiatives with tactical problem solving.

+ Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff (specialists, SQEs) to build organizational strength.

** Physical Demands*
* + Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

+ Extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use required.

** Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance*
* + Work is in an office environment, climate…