Supplier Quality Engineer

## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nThe 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\u2011functionally with Sourcing, Operations, Engineering, and Program teams to enable flawless launch (APQP/PPAP) and sustainment. \n\n\u2022 Own supplier quality performance (PPM, escapes, on-time-quality) and drive improvement plans. \n\u2022 Ensure Quality Management System compliance with AS9100 for supplier-related processes; support internal and external audits. \n\u2022 Part of supplier qualification/approval including risk assessment, process audits, and capability studies (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plan). \n\u2022 Lead APQP/PPAP for purchased parts; validate special processes and critical characteristics. \n\u2022 Manage RMA/returns and MRB for supplier-caused nonconformances; ensure timely containment, disposition, and cost recovery. \n\u2022 Facilitate structured Supplier RCCA using 8D; verify effectiveness and prevent recurrence via systemic actions and change control. \n\u2022 Review supplier process audits (AS9100/AS9145 elements, special processes, NADCAP where applicable) and follow up to closure. \n\u2022 Use data to prioritize issues, report trends, and drive continuous improvement using ELSS/EQS tools. \n\u2022 Collaborate with Sourcing for supplier development, capacity validation, and escalations; support supplier business reviews. \n\u2022 Define receiving inspection strategies (sampling, gauges, FAIR/FAI review) and improve incoming acceptance quality. \n\u2022 Provide training on supplier quality requirements, RCCA, and AS9100 clauses to internal teams and suppliers.\u2022Follow up with the suppliers for quality and documentation issues.\n\n## Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in Engineering\n * 8\u201312 years in manufacturing/industrial environment with minimum 5 years in Supplier Quality within Aerospace.\n\n\n\n## Skills:\n\nDeep knowledge of AS9100 and AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), FAIR per AS9102, GD\u0026T, 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. \nStrong communication and stakeholder management with suppliers, assertive follow-up, analytical problem solving, project management, presentation, and time management.\n