Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Summary

• The Supplier Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials and finished product.

• The Supplier Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager.

• Develop, coordinate, implement, update, monitor, and assure compliance with QMS policies and procedures.
• Work with suppliers to improve their quality and OTD as needed.
• Audit suppliers either on‑site or through desk audits.
• Recommend approvals and/or denials of suppliers' quality systems.
• Work directly with Purchasing to select or improve suppliers.
• Document supplier performance.
• Monitor QMS policies and procedures effectiveness through teamwork and statistical methods; recommend improvements; support QMS training.
• Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction; ensure that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
• Implement and lead quality improvement efforts across cross‑functional areas.
• Support program and audit corrective action with root cause analysis, metrics, proposed solutions, and closure reporting.
• Support internal and external quality related issues.
• Support customer and 3rd party (i.e., AS9100) audits and provide audit reports as required.
• Instruct team members in product conformity practices.
• Familiarize and attain proficiency with continuous improvement methods and implementation.
• May occasionally perform special projects; perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure quality standards are in place.

• Competent in the use and understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) methods
• Solid understanding of common inspection measuring equipment including, but not limited to, surface plates, micrometers, height gages, radius gages, protractors, profilometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators
• Improvement skills – Lean, CI, RCCA, audit
• Well versed in ISO/AS9100 quality requirements
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage projects and utilize metrics/KPIs to drive action
• Excellent verbal and written skills and an ability to work proactively in a teamwork environment
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others
• Attention to detail

• 4+ years in manufacturing quality roles
• 4+ years in the aerospace manufacturing industry preferred
• Thorough understanding of how MRP/ERP systems work
• Advanced computer program skills with MS Word, Excel and Power Point

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
• ASQ-CQA preferred

• Must be able to travel up to a week at a time.
• Travel time – 10–25%

$90,000.00/yr – $/yr

Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year, 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance (Aviation & Aerospace)