Director, Supplier Quality Strategy & Compliance

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Supplier Quality leader to drive quality across aerospace and defense supplier networks. You will lead two Senior Managers and a team of engineers, shaping qualification, audits, and performance monitoring for critical components and processes.

Key responsibilities include developing robust supplier approval workflows, conducting root cause analyses, and aligning with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards while supporting high-profile NPI programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supplier audits and qualification activities.
• Proficiency with FMEA, 8D, APQP, SPC, and MSA.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality management system standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies aligned with company goals and program requirements.
• Lead two Senior Managers and multiple Supplier Quality Engineers responsible for supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Establish and maintain supplier qualification and approval processes, including FAI and PPAP.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action processes for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Manage supplier scorecards and KPIs to improve supplier quality performance.
• Partner with Procurement and Engineering to assess and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Support supplier development initiatives to build long-term supplier capability and capacity.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and applicable industry standards.
• Support NPI by qualifying suppliers for new materials, components, and processes.
• Represent Supplier Quality in design reviews, program reviews, and executive-level briefings.
• Strategically develop the supplier quality organization in alignment with Blue Origin’s products and businesses.
• Implement quality management system solutions supporting manufacturing, technology, research, and spaceflight production.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action

Performance Monitoring

Quality Management Systems

FMEA

APQP

PPAP

SPC

8D

Leadership

People Management

Audits & Qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related technical field

Master’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related technical field (preferred)

ASQ CQE

CMQ/OE

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior Supplier Quality leader to drive quality across aerospace and defense supplier networks. You will lead two Senior Managers and a team of engineers, shaping qualification, audits, and performance monitoring for critical components and processes.

Key responsibilities include developing robust supplier approval workflows, conducting root cause analyses, and aligning with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards while supporting high-profile NPI programs.