Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits, CAPA & APQP

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) company match up to 50%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stratolaunch seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Mojave, CA, to assure supplier quality across the supply chain. The role includes audits, APQP, and leading corrective actions, with substantial travel to supplier facilities.

Collaborating with Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing, you will drive quality planning, design for quality, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Experience with APQP, CAPA and quality improvement tools.
• Experience with supplier quality management and external vendors.
• Experience with aerospace industry standards.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier qualification, development, and performance.
• Audit suppliers to ensure AS9100 and Stratolaunch compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier nonconformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement process improvements.
• Coordinate supplier source inspections and review FAIs.
• Travel up to 50% to supplier sites.

Skills

Quality management systems (ISO 9001/1

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

Job description

Stratolaunch seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Mojave, CA, to assure supplier quality across the supply chain. The role includes audits, APQP, and leading corrective actions, with substantial travel to supplier facilities.

Collaborating with Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing, you will drive quality planning, design for quality, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.