Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer II

Barrios Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality assurance, procurement quality oversight, and supplier performance management in a dynamic aerospace setting. The role ensures suppliers meet contractual and regulatory requirements while supporting a reliable, compliant supply chain.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership and a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 5 years in supplier quality roles.
• Thorough knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System requirements.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, assessments, source inspections, and verification activities.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, and technical requirements.
• Experience managing supplier quality issues, nonconformances, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
• Strong RCCA, containment, preventive action, and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality processes in accordance with AS9100, contracts, and customer requirements.
• Manage supplier qualification, approval, and ongoing performance monitoring (ASL).
• Define, review, and approve quality flow-down requirements for purchased products and services.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and surveillance for compliance with quality, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Perform source inspections and verification activities for purchased products, materials, and services.
• Review supplier documentation, certifications, inspection records, and quality data for compliance.
• Establish and monitor supplier quality KPIs and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality systems and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues and coordinate containment and RCCA.
• Manage SCARs and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Analyze nonconformance trends and supplier performance data to identify risks.
• Develop and present supplier quality reports and dashboards to leadership.
• Create and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Partner with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and quality teams.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

supplier audits

root cause analysis

quality metrics

stakeholder engagement

MS Office

leadership

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Job description

Barrios Technology seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality assurance, procurement quality oversight, and supplier performance management in a dynamic aerospace setting. The role ensures suppliers meet contractual and regulatory requirements while supporting a reliable, compliant supply chain.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership and a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.