Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Travel Ready

Method360, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Site is seeking a quality professional to drive supplier performance and reduce PPM across a portfolio of suppliers. The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, ITAR requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve production impact reduction.

The ideal candidate will lead root cause analyses, implement permanent corrective actions, and perform supplier audits with both remote and onsite visits. Strong detail orientation and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, quality or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality or Engineering.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• ITAR compliance requires U.S. person status as defined by ITAR.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of Supplier Quality requirements and contractual flow downs.
• Understanding of AS9100/ ISO9001 requirements and how they may be achieved through the QMS.
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers.
• Lead improvements to contain quality issues and reduce supplier PPM.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Audit suppliers to the site audit schedule (AS9100 compliance).
• Engage stakeholders to resolve supplier-related issues and opportunities.
• Conduct remote and onsite supplier visits to verify actions.
• Ensure review and reporting of corrective actions for management.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quality or related field

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

ISO9001 knowledge

8D problem solving

Job description

Site is seeking a quality professional to drive supplier performance and reduce PPM across a portfolio of suppliers. The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, ITAR requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve production impact reduction.

The ideal candidate will lead root cause analyses, implement permanent corrective actions, and perform supplier audits with both remote and onsite visits. Strong detail orientation and project management are essential.