Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and qualify both new and existing suppliers, including those located internationally.

• Develop and implement strategies for supplier engagement during the MAC capacity expansion and production ramp-up phases.

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capabilities in relation to missile production requirements.

• Lead initial supplier engagement efforts focused on manufacturability and quality planning.

• Support capability development and process enhancements aimed at fostering long-term production growth.

• Provide technical and strategic guidance for supplier quality performance, quality planning, risk management, and ongoing improvement initiatives.

• Utilize data-driven methodologies and statistical tools to enhance supplier capabilities, minimize variation, and avert defects.

• Implement advanced quality engineering principles throughout the entire supplier lifecycle.

• Conduct supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

• Formulate supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies.

• Engage in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.

• Oversee complex supplier investigations and ensure the effective closure of SCARs.

• Travel approximately 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant quality experience.

• Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of related quality experience.

• Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of related quality experience can substitute for a degree.

• A current passport is required for domestic and international travel.

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

• A valid driver’s license is necessary.

• Experience in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes is essential.

• Familiarity with supplier qualification processes is required.

• Experience with composites, EPDM elastomers, phenolic materials, or specialty chemicals is preferred.

• Knowledge of Metal Case and Flowforming processes is advantageous.

• Experience with precision machined components is necessary.

• Understanding of aerospace quality standards such as AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145 is crucial.

• Six Sigma Certification is required.

• Previous experience with MRB processes is preferred.

• Experience supporting missile systems or defense aerospace programs is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule allowing for a day off every other Friday.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance options.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered.

• Education assistance provided.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Paid time off included.

• Company-paid holidays.