Aerospace Supplier Quality Lead

Hardware FYI; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Kent, WA location. The role focuses on leading supplier quality activities, including inspection planning, change management, BOM configuration control, and supplier process validation to ensure AS9100 and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities include audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to improve supplier performance and product integrity at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality-related field is required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, and supplier quality methodologies.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP processes and risk-based supplier management.
• Proficiency with digital quality tools, data analytics, and supplier performance metrics.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification strongly preferred; ASQ CQE and Lead Auditor training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define supplier quality plans and inspection criteria; maintain supplier quality documentation.
• Communicate quality standards to internal teams and suppliers; foster cross-functional relationships.
• Review non-conformances, lead containment, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits and ongoing surveillance; support supplier approvals and re-qualification.
• Lead supplier-focused strategic quality planning and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Develop supplier quality strategies and global alignment programs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to align quality requirements with procurement decisions.
• Utilize supplier metrics and predictive analytics to drive performance.
• Mentor junior QEs and oversee supplier development projects.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100 knowledge

PPAP/APQP

Supplier audits

Data analytics

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/quality

Master’s degree preferred

CQE certification preferred

Job description

Hexcel is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Kent, WA location. The role focuses on leading supplier quality activities, including inspection planning, change management, BOM configuration control, and supplier process validation to ensure AS9100 and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities include audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to improve supplier performance and product integrity at