Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer — Onsite Webster, TX

Actalent; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Paid time off

Onsite workplace

Application deadline Oct 2, 2026

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Contract Supplier Quality Engineer based in Webster, TX to lead supplier quality programs for the aerospace and defense sector. You will oversee audits, supplier development, RCCA, and ensure AS9100 compliance across purchased materials and components.

Responsibilities include managing the Approved Supplier List, defining supplier quality requirements, and driving continuous improvement with internal teams using data-driven methods. Prior aerospace quality experience is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer in aerospace/defense.
• Hands-on with FAI, AS9102, and GD&T interpretation.
• Experience with NADCAP, PPAP, and RCCA methodologies.
• Proven ability to conduct supplier audits and drive CAPAs.
• Proficient in ERP usage and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality processes compliant with AS9100 and regulations.
• Manage Approved Supplier List and supplier performance metrics.
• Define and communicate supplier quality requirements and criteria.
• Lead supplier audits, assessments, and performance reviews.
• Perform source inspections and verify purchased materials against specs.
• Lead RCCA activities and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain to improve supplier performance.
• Utilize ERP systems to document inspections and track KPIs.

Skills

FAI & AS9102

GD&T interpretation

NADCAP knowledge

PPAP

RCCA (5 Why, 8D)

AS9100 compliance

Supplier audits

Data analysis (Excel)

Costpoint ERP

Quality documentation

Tools

Costpoint ERP

Job description

Actalent seeks a Contract Supplier Quality Engineer based in Webster, TX to lead supplier quality programs for the aerospace and defense sector. You will oversee audits, supplier development, RCCA, and ensure AS9100 compliance across purchased materials and components.

Responsibilities include managing the Approved Supplier List, defining supplier quality requirements, and driving continuous improvement with internal teams using data-driven methods. Prior aerospace quality experience is required.