Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer - Onsite, Impact

Regal Rexnord; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescripti

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FS

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Aerospace in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to support quality issues across suppliers and lead supplier development activities. You will work with the Quality Assurance Department at the aerospace plant and drive improvements to the quality system and programs.

The role emphasizes data driven problem solving, root cause analysis, APQP tools, and audits, with 5–10% domestic travel and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline; 5-10 years of Supplier Quality Assurance work experience
• Able to support at least 5-10% domestic travel: vendor audits
• In-depth understanding of quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO9001
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• 5-10 years of experience conducting root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques
• Experience facilitating APQP tools with suppliers (including SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, Cpk, GD&T, DMAIC, First Article Inspection)
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time/projects
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing environments such as machining, brazing, stamping, finishing
• Understanding of inspection of purchased components and secondary processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments

Responsibilities

• Utilize data driven problem solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, Scrap and Customer Satisfaction
• Facilitate suppliers in data collection, analysis to determine root cause and preventive actions
• Review nonconforming product as part of material review board
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments
• Develop and refine receiving inspection plans
• Develop and lead qualification plans for outsourcing and supplier change activities
• Develop supplier quality system requirements aligned with customer requirements
• Drive a culture of quality at the source across associates
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the facility and suppliers

Job description

Regal Rexnord Aerospace in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to support quality issues across suppliers and lead supplier development activities. You will work with the Quality Assurance Department at the aerospace plant and drive improvements to the quality system and programs.

The role emphasizes data driven problem solving, root cause analysis, APQP tools, and audits, with 5–10% domestic travel and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.