Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering – Supplier Development Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and enhance supplier capabilities, process controls, and performance to align with contractual, customer, and internal requirements.

• Collaborate onsite at supplier facilities with supplier personnel and cross-functional teams to assess manufacturing capabilities and process controls.

• Assess compliance with relevant Nadcap and special process requirements.

• Develop and manage special process surveys and assessment checklists.

• Identify deficiencies in supplier processes, documentation, equipment controls, and personnel qualifications.

• Work together with suppliers to formulate and execute improvement plans that include defined actions, responsibilities, milestones, and performance metrics.

• Engage with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and supplier teams.

• Participate in Early Supplier Engagement activities, such as Post Award Reviews, Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan development.

• Conduct supplier investigations and assist in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.

• Contribute to supplier scorecard and rating processes, take part in periodic performance reviews, and lead Return-to-Green initiatives.

• Travel frequently to facilitate supplier assessments and development activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical discipline with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Graduate Degree with 4 years of applicable experience; OR, in lieu of a degree, 10 years of related experience.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet company insurability standards.

• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally, including vehicle travel exceeding 150 miles and air travel, up to 80% of the time.

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, supplier development, or supplier quality engineering.

• Familiarity with Nadcap accreditation standards and special processes such as heat treating, chemical processing, welding, nondestructive testing, or coatings.

• Capability to interpret special process requirements and convert them into supplier surveys, assessment criteria, and actionable improvement plans.

• Experience in conducting supplier process assessments and aiding in audit preparation and corrective action resolutions.

• Background in root cause analysis, corrective action formulation, and continuous improvement strategies.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is preferred.

• Proficient in analyzing data from various sources and developing data-driven action plans.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in conveying technical requirements and assessment results clearly.

• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Standard and AS9102.

• Strong interpersonal abilities and a collaborative approach to working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance if required by the program.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Education assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.