Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer – Lead & Improve

Hexcel Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation in Kent, Washington is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities, ensure AS9100 compliance, and drive supplier performance at scale. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to qualify suppliers, mitigate risk, conduct supplier audits, and lead improvement projects.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of quality engineering experience, and strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap and supplier quality methods.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP, risk-based supplier management.
• Ability to drive supplier accountability and cross-functional alignment.
• Proficiency with digital quality tools and data analytics.
• Lean/Six Sigma is strongly preferred; CQE and Lead Auditor are a plus.
• Ability to read drawings/specs (including MBD) and inspect methods.
• Experience with composite materials and lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Purchasing or buyer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct; maintain supplier quality documentation.
• Communicate supplier quality standards and expectations to internal teams and suppliers; foster effective customer and supplier relationships.
• Review and disposition supplier non-conformances; lead containment, root‑cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; support MRB activities.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and ongoing surveillance; evaluate audit results and ensure corrective action closure; contribute to supplier approval decisions.
• Lead supplier-focused strategic quality planning and cross-functional initiatives related to risk mitigation, compliance, and supply chain capability improvement.
• Develop and implement supplier quality strategies, supplier development plans, and global alignment programs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing/Buying to evaluate supplier capability, support sourcing decisions, and ensure quality flow‑down in procurement.
• Utilize predictive analytics and supplier metrics to monitor and enhance supplier performance.
• Mentor lower-level QEs and lead supplier development projects and supply chain quality improvements.
• Support enterprise-level continuous improvement and alignment to regulatory and industry standards.

Skills

Quality engineering leadership

AS9100/Nadcap knowledge

Supplier development & PPAP/APQP

Risk-based supplier management

Data analytics / predictive methods

Lean Six Sigma / CQE preferred

Interpret drawings / MBD

Cross-functional communication

Purchasing or buyer experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

ASQ CQE certification preferred

Job description

Hexcel Corporation in Kent, Washington is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities, ensure AS9100 compliance, and drive supplier performance at scale. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to qualify suppliers, mitigate risk, conduct supplier audits, and lead improvement projects.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of quality engineering experience, and strong leadership