Reporting to the SQE Supervisor, this position is responsible for ensuring that suppliers meet aerospace quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements. This role works closely with procurement, engineering, and suppliers to prevent defects, manage supplier corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base while maintaining compliance with AS9100, FAA, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier quality performance to ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, and customer requirements
- Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and surveillance (on-site and remote)
- Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including FAIs (AS9102), PPAPs, and inspection plans
- Lead supplier corrective action requests and verify root cause and effectiveness
- Support supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding activities
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to resolve supplier-related quality issues
- Monitor supplier quality metrics (PPM, OTD, escape rates) and drive improvement plans
- Support risk management activities including supplier PFMEA and control plans
- Ensure compliance with special process requirements (NADCAP, heat treat etc.)
- Support incoming inspection and disposition of nonconforming material (MRB support)
- Participate in customer, regulatory, and third-party audits as required
- Ensure suppliers comply with ITAR, EAR, and contractual flow-down requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of supplier quality or supply chain quality experience in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and aerospace supplier quality requirements
- Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective actions
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with aerospace suppliers and manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, composites, special processes)
- Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and supplier special process oversight
- Experience with PPAP, APQP, and risk-based supplier management
- Six Sigma, CQE, or other quality-related certifications
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier quality tools
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident ?
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- Quality assurance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
