Senior Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Direct supplier quality risk management through the development of evaluation and control systems.

• Ensure that supplier processes and products adhere to contractual, regulatory, and technical standards.

• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate quality and manufacturing methodologies.

• Perform product and process verification that includes visual inspections, dimensional checks, and compliance documentation.

• Supervise Supplier Quality plans throughout various program phases.

• Engage in the evaluation, qualification, and selection of suppliers for acquisitions and new procurements.

• Implement and mentor suppliers on essential quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, MSA, SPC, capability studies, mistake-proofing, 8D/5-Why/Ishikawa, and DOE.

• Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests and work together with suppliers and stakeholders to identify root causes and apply effective corrective actions.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Supplier Quality colleagues to enhance supplier technical capabilities, which includes sub-tier management and oversight of special processes.

• Manage supplier quality performance for designated suppliers, ensuring continuous compliance with drawings, specifications, key characteristics, and contractual quality agreements.

• Establish Supplier Quality processes, including approvals, source selection, supplier classification, risk assessments and mitigations, as well as the development and flow-down of quality requirements.

• Provide support to suppliers across various locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.

• At least 12 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

• Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential from the American Welding Society (AWS).

• Experience and practical knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.

• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and special process requirements.

• Skilled in defining risk-based inspection and control strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in leading complex problem-solving and corrective actions (SCAR/CAPA/8D) with measurable and sustained results.

• Experienced in leading audits, New Product Introductions (NPI), and/or Production Readiness Reviews.

• US citizenship is required.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Industrial Technology.

• Preferred: Formal auditor training/certification (AS9100 internal/lead auditor) and proven audit execution experience.

• Preferred: Experience conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 or equivalent.

• Preferred: Experience in product reviews/inspections utilizing visual inspection and measurement tools.

• Preferred: Experience working in or around NADCAP/PRI special process environments and overseeing sub-tier special processors.

• Preferred: Familiarity with precision machining and metal forming processes such as stamping, casting, turning, and welding, along with related finishing.

• Preferred: Experience in implementing APQP and PPAP processes.

• Preferred: Extensive experience in leading process improvement initiatives.

• Preferred: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Government Security Clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Overtime eligibility.

• Shift differential.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Savings plan.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.