Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring purchased material and components meet requirements, development, and performance management aligned to AS9100 and applicable customer/regulatory standards.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development