Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer – Travel

Stratolaunch, LLC; Mojave (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stratolaunch, LLC seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality at supplier sites and lead audits, PPAP/FAI processes, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role requires extensive travel to supplier facilities to drive quality improvements and supplier development.

The position emphasizes collaboration with program management, engineering, and manufacturing teams to meet aerospace program goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of APQP, CAPA and quality improvement tools.
• Experience with supplier quality management and external vendors.
• Experience with Aerospace industry standards.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize tasks.
• Adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality planning and design input with key suppliers.
• Lead supplier audits, SCARs, containment and corrective actions.
• Support APQP, inspection procedures, FAI and PPAP processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet program goals.
• Travel up to 50% to supplier sites and monitor performance.
• Improve manufacturing and assembly quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Quality management

MSA

APQP

CAPA

Aerospace standards

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Adaptability

Supplier quality mgmt

Education

BS Engineering

5-10 years exp

10-20 years exp

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

Job description

Stratolaunch, LLC seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality at supplier sites and lead audits, PPAP/FAI processes, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role requires extensive travel to supplier facilities to drive quality improvements and supplier development.

The position emphasizes collaboration with program management, engineering, and manufacturing teams to meet aerospace program goals and quality standards.