Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer - Quality Guardian

Destinus; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to lead supplier quality strategies on the production floor for aerospace components. You will develop and maintain QA procedures, audit suppliers, and ensure compliance with defense standards.

Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to qualify new suppliers, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions. You will support customer and regulatory audits and champion Lean improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality in aerospace, automotive, or high-tech production.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, PPAP, root cause analysis).
• Experience with supplier audits and corrective actions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics) and quality management tools.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA procedures and supplier quality strategies.
• Lead supplier audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 and defense standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, track non-conformances, and drive corrective actions.
• Investigate root causes of production or supplier issues and define improvements.
• Establish supplier and internal quality KPIs and report trends to management.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to qualify new suppliers.
• Conduct FAI, FMEA, PPAP, and PQP reviews to ensure parts meet standards.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, control plans, and QMS records.
• Support customer and regulatory audits for readiness across supply chains.
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Quality engineering

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

PPAP

Root cause analysis

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics)

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to lead supplier quality strategies on the production floor for aerospace components. You will develop and maintain QA procedures, audit suppliers, and ensure compliance with defense standards.

Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to qualify new suppliers, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions. You will support customer and regulatory audits and champion Lean improvements across the supply chain.