Aerospace Supplier Quality Leader

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Competitive Salary

PTO

Snack/Drink Room

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to strengthen the supplier base, qualify suppliers, and protect product integrity from first contact through receiving inspection. You will lead corrective actions, drive supplier performance, and partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes AS9100D compliance, QMS principles, and Lean/CI tools as part of a disciplined execution culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or operations.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of AS9100D, QMS principles, and aerospace quality standards (IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, J‑STD‑001).
• Solid analytical, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with Lean/CI tools such as Kaizen Burst, SKP, VSM, 5S, Error Proofing, and Standard Work.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Drive corrective action and cross‑functional problem solving using AS9100D clause‑level expertise.
• Strengthen the Operational Excellence System across multiple production areas.
• Set and manage supplier KPIs; review trends and drive accountability.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing Leaders to keep priorities aligned.
• Identify and mitigate supplier‑related risks that impact cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments.
• Coach and develop Supplier Quality team members.
• Represent Supplier Quality during internal and external audits and ensure adherence to controlled processes.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Manufacturing Eng

Industrial Eng

Quality Eng

Business Admin

Supply Chain

Job description

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to strengthen the supplier base, qualify suppliers, and protect product integrity from first contact through receiving inspection. You will lead corrective actions, drive supplier performance, and partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes AS9100D compliance, QMS principles, and Lean/CI tools as part of a disciplined execution culture.