Supplier Quality Engineer

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The Ultra Maritime Supplier Quality function is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and fulfilment of Ultra's Quality Policy, which is to comply fully in the conduct of the Company's business with all applicable regulatory and customer required specifications. Additionally, to maintain an effective Quality Management System working in partnership with the Supply Chain, Production and Quality Engineering teams to ensure that products and processes received conform to applicable standards and specifications, and the incidence and costs of quality non-conformances are constantly monitored and improved, while maintaining the highest practicable standards of supplier quality and delivery.

• Non‑Conformance Process Support and Management: liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing and Procurement for material quality issues.
• Supplier QMS Audits and Action Verification.
• Supplier Continuous Improvement Activities (e.g., Process Audit).
• Assist incoming inspection team or suppliers with First Article Inspections (FAI) for approval of all new parts/suppliers.
• Maintain data as needed for AS9102 accountability.
• Request for Engineering Approval Inspections (REA).
• Coordinate all efforts for supplied non‑conforming material, getting inputs from design, manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Assist with RMA processing as needed to return material to the supplier for analysis, rework, or replacement.
• Maintain the AS9100 approved Supplier Quality system and support AS9100 audits as required.
• Provide support for any customer and/or DCMA visits related to part quality as needed.
• Investigate and address customer complaints regarding purchased part quality.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations, preferred experience with 8D methodology.
• Work with Design Engineering and Supply Chain Management to continuously develop and improve the adequacy of existing incoming receiving processes and inspection systems for their commodity area.
• Evaluate new suppliers and ensure that due diligence is given to identifying and managing the associated risks for their commodity area.
• Assist the Supplier Quality Manager with the approval process when new suppliers are added, their scope of approvals are updated, or there are changes in the location of manufacture, process, critical equipment, ownership, etc.
• With Supply Chain Management oversight, actively approve and disapprove suppliers as required.
• Develop plans with suppliers to increase quality and reduce internal sampling of their product at Ultra Maritime.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Quality Assurance or equivalent field.
• Two plus years of experience in quality or a quality related field in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent understanding in root cause analysis and the ability to lead teams in the use of the data.
• Preferred experience with 8D methodology.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international suppliers: >50% first 3 months for training, then