Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer: Impact & Compliance

Trident; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division is seeking an Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers meet high quality standards. You will audit, qualify, and collaborate with internal teams to drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.

The role involves reviewing Certificates of Conformance, leading supplier risk assessments, and supporting new product introductions. Travel up to 25-50% may be required; a Bachelor’s in engineering and experience in regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of related experience OR 6+ years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related field, preferably in a regulated industry (aerospace, automotive, medical devices)

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and uphold supplier quality standards to align with policies and regs
• Conduct supplier audits including qualification assessments and follow-up inspections
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality improvement initiatives to meet standards
• Review and approve supplier CoCs for compliance on specialized items
• Lead cross-functional teams assessing supplier risks and qualifications
• Provide technical support to suppliers for quality-related challenges
• Align supplier quality strategies with engineering, procurement, and QA
• Establish KPIs to monitor supplier performance and drive improvements
• Travel up to 25-50% to supplier locations for audits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Root cause analysis

Job description

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division is seeking an Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers meet high quality standards. You will audit, qualify, and collaborate with internal teams to drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.

The role involves reviewing Certificates of Conformance, leading supplier risk assessments, and supporting new product introductions. Travel up to 25-50% may be required; a Bachelor’s in engineering and experience in regulated