Engineer, Supplier Quality 2

Qarbon Aerospace Inc; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site fitness

Job summary

Qarbon Aerospace Inc. is seeking an Engineer, Supplier Quality 2 in Red Oak, TX. The role ensures supplier qualifications, audits, and conformance to customer requirements for aerospace components. Travel across the United States is required.

The position emphasizes implementing QA strategies, coordinating with internal teams, and driving continuous improvement within supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent.
• Experience in supplier quality in aerospace fabrication or assembly.
• Understanding of aerospace standards and certification processes (AS9100, ISO-9001).
• Knowledge of FAI and AS9102 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Support supplier onboarding, oversight, issue investigation/resolution, and audits nationwide.
• Lead/participate in supplier quality meetings with suppliers and site leadership.
• Develop, implement, and audit supplier inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem solving using quality tools.

Skills

Supplier Quality

AS9100/ISO-9001

First Article Inspection (FAI)

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Active security clearance (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

FMEA / problem solving tools

Job description

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Engineer, Supplier Quality 2

Regular Professional Red Oak, TX, US

Company Overview

Qarbon Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge composite components and assemblies at all levels of complexity, with products installed on the industry’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft. As a US-based company with a global footprint of more than 1,650,000 ft² of state-of-the-art facilities, Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. With more than 100 years of experience, we build quality into every fiber, letting your ideas take flight.

Supplier Quality Engineer 2 Position Overview:

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and resolving all items related to Supplier Quality. Supports supplier onboarding, oversight, issue investigation/resolution, and audits across the United States. Is instrumental in implementing and executing the Quality Assurance strategy of the company. Ensures suppliers are meeting customer requirements at the highest level of excellence and product conformity. The position requires working flexible hours. Travel is required.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for ensuring supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industry standards of excellence.
• Provide Supplier Quality support with the objective of improving process performance and process stability.
• Perform on-going surveillance of supplier's conformance to all applicable requirements.
• Responsible for quality problem resolution, initiation and closure of supplier quality notifications (escapes, disclosures), on-time responses of any/all associated corrective actions with adequate follow up verifications.
• Provide expertise in Supplier Quality improvement methods/tools that support continuous improvement activities.
• Develop, implement, and audit supplier inspection plans, inspection methods, acceptance criteria, procedures, work instructions, etc.
• Support/lead Supplier Quality meetings/reviews with Suppliers
• Support/lead Supplier Quality meetings/reviews with Qarbon Site Leadership.
• Maintain positive team relationships with internal /external customers and company co-workers.
• Any other related duties necessary to accommodate changes in business, processes or customer requirements.

Experience and Education Requisites:

• Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident per ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR.
• Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience in Supplier Quality in an aerospace fabrication or assembly field.
• Must be willing and able to travel to domestic suppliers with limited notification. (Note: International travel may be required with adequate notification)
• Experience with detail part manufacturing and chemical processing is preferred.
• Understanding of Aerospace standards and certification process of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100, ISO-9001 and other industry-specific standard or regulation.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports, in addition to validating supplier submitted FAI’s meet AS9102, and customer flowed requirements.
• Ability to interface effectively with all departments and levels of the organization as well as with customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess good communication skills (both written and verbal) with strong process management capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• An active clearance is highly preferred. Candidates without an active clearance may still be considered but must be eligible to obtain and maintain one.

What does Qarbon Aerospace have to Offer?

• Company Paid Benefits
  • Basic Life Insurance 1 time salary
  • Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • 12 Holidays
  • Flex Time Off
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Savings and Spending Accounts
  • Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Plan- Option to elect Traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k), or After-Tax Savings plan
  • Immediate vesting
  • 100% company match on the first 3% of your salary; 50% company match on the next 3%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site fitness equipment for employees’ use