Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for building, managing, and improving a reliable and scalable supply base that supports rapid growth and production demands. This role leads supplier qualification, develops quality systems, drives defect prevention and corrective actions, and partners closely with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure all sourced materials and components meet strict technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the supplier quality management system, including audits, quality flow-downs, scorecards, and corrective actions.
• Evaluate, assess, and qualify new suppliers through audits and technical reviews.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and NPI teams to ensure supplier capabilities meet product and quality requirements.
• Review first article submissions and samples as part of supplier qualification.
• Lead defect management, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for supplied non-conformities.
• Support NPI by ensuring supplier readiness and robust supplier quality planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement lessons learned into future programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 7 years of experience in quality and manufacturing environments.
• Experience with FMEAs, control plans, PPAPs, and ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems.
• Strong background in root-cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
• Audit credentials or experience conducting supplier audits.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
  
  

Pay Rate

• $130-175k