Supplier Quality Engineer II

Position Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that externally supplied materials, components, special processes, and assemblies meet all aerospace quality, regulatory, customer, and contractual requirements. This role serves as the primary quality liaison between the organization and its supply base, driving supplier performance, risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and compliance with Aerospace Quality Management System requirements.
The SQE works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Program Management, and suppliers to ensure product conformity, supplier development, and on-time delivery of high-quality aerospace products.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Management
Evaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers in accordance with AS9100, customer requirements, and company quality standards.
Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with applicable aerospace requirements.
Monitor supplier quality performance through established metrics such as PPM, defect rates, audit findings, and corrective action effectiveness.
Support supplier selection and sourcing activities by providing quality risk assessments.
Product and Process Quality Assurance
Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including:
First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102
Process Flow Diagrams
PFMEAs
Control Plans
Inspection Plans
Process Certifications
Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
Ensure supplier adherence to special process requirements, including NADCAP-accredited processes when applicable.
Corrective and Preventive Actions
Lead investigations of supplier nonconformances and quality escapes.
Facilitate root cause analysis using methodologies such as:
8D
5 Why
Fishbone Diagram
Fault Tree Analysis
Review and approve supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement
Drive supplier improvement initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, and process capability.
Analyze supplier performance data and establish improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
Collaborate with suppliers to reduce variation, improve manufacturing processes, and implement best practices.
Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Ensure supplier compliance with: