Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Nuclear/Defense

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to champion cross-functional supplier quality. You will evaluate supplier capabilities and ensure incoming components meet engineering specs and defense standards, while rapidly resolving quality issues.

This role requires 2+ years in manufacturing quality, engineering drawings and GD&T proficiency, and strong data-driven problem-solving. Travel and collaboration across departments are essential to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or CSQP certification.
• Demonstrated problem-solving using basic quality tools.
• Manufacturing experience with 2+ years in quality roles.
• Commitment to owning and solving supplier problems.
• Understanding of metals manufacturing processes (machining, casting, welding).
• Ability to make data-driven decisions daily.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Strong verbal and technical writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Disposition nonconforming supplied product and implement containment and supplier corrective actions.
• Document failure costs and manage supplier bill-back for cost recovery.
• Document supplier corrective action requests and verify effectiveness.
• Initiate engineering change requests to update characteristics on drawings.
• Assess supplier process controls to ensure product is manufacturable to requirements.
• Perform supplier quality audits including 10CFR50 Appendix B and CG surveys.
• Lead Purchased Part Evaluation during first article inspection and trials.
• Write and revise supplier quality procedures to improve process velocity.
• Provide supplier quality training and guidance to associates and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier quality objectives and metrics; support department goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

GDT & weld symbols understanding

MS Office / Windows

Quality tools fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ASQ CSQP Certification

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to champion cross-functional supplier quality. You will evaluate supplier capabilities and ensure incoming components meet engineering specs and defense standards, while rapidly resolving quality issues.

This role requires 2+ years in manufacturing quality, engineering drawings and GD&T proficiency, and strong data-driven problem-solving. Travel and collaboration across departments are essential to drive improvements.