Supplier Quality Engineer

What You'll Do

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring purchased material and components meet requirements, development, and performance management aligned to AS9100 and applicable customer/regulatory standards. The role drives supplier RCCA, manages RMA/returns with timely disposition, and leads proactive follow-up with suppliers to improve delivery, quality, and cost. The SQE partners cross‑functionally with Sourcing, Operations, Engineering, and Program teams to enable flawless launch (APQP/PPAP) and sustainment.

• Own supplier quality performance (PPM, escapes, on-time-quality) and drive improvement plans.
• Ensure Quality Management System compliance with AS9100 for supplier-related processes; support internal and external audits.
• Part of supplier qualification/approval including risk assessment, process audits, and capability studies (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plan).
• Lead APQP/PPAP for purchased parts; validate special processes and critical characteristics.
• Manage RMA/returns and MRB for supplier-caused nonconformances; ensure timely containment, disposition, and cost recovery.
• Facilitate structured Supplier RCCA using 8D; verify effectiveness and prevent recurrence via systemic actions and change control.
• Review supplier process audits (AS9100/AS9145 elements, special processes, NADCAP where applicable) and follow up to closure.
• Use data to prioritize issues, report trends, and drive continuous improvement using ELSS/EQS tools.
• Collaborate with Sourcing for supplier development, capacity validation, and escalations; support supplier business reviews.
• Define receiving inspection strategies (sampling, gauges, FAIR/FAI review) and improve incoming acceptance quality.
• Provide training on supplier quality requirements, RCCA, and AS9100 clauses to internal teams and suppliers.
• Follow up with the suppliers for quality and documentation issues.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 8–12 years in manufacturing/industrial environment with minimum 5 years in Supplier Quality within Aerospace.
  
  

Skills

• Deep knowledge of AS9100 and AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), FAIR per AS9102, GD&T, SPC/MSA, PFMEA/Control Plan, RCCA/8D, auditing, and special processes; familiarity with NADCAP preferred.
• Experience with RMA/MRB, cost recovery, contracts/CoQ, and ERP/QMS workflows. ASQ CQE/CQA and/or Lead Auditor preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with suppliers, assertive follow-up, analytical problem solving, project management, presentation, and time management.