QUALITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER

Nickerson Talent Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Nickerson Talent Solutions is seeking a Quality and Supply Chain Engineer in San Diego, CA to support quality management, supplier coordination, procurement, inventory, and logistics in an aerospace/defense setting.

This role emphasizes AS9100 QMS, collaboration across Quality, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions, and ensuring on-time delivery and traceability of products.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in engineering, quality, or supply chain roles.
• 2+ years with AS9100 Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Support AS9100 QMS implementation and maintenance.
• Coordinate internal audits, document control, corrective actions.
• Monitor quality metrics and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier nonconformities and quality findings.
• Support inspections and product quality release.
• Maintain serial number tracking and traceability.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS9100 QMS

Job description

WE ARE HIRING: QUALITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER

Salary: $92,000 to $120,000 annually, plus benefits

Salary:

$92,000 to $120,000 annually, plus benefits

Industry:

Aerospace and Defense

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Quality and Supply Chain Engineer to support quality management, supplier coordination, procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations in a growing aerospace and defense environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who has experience with AS9100 quality management systems and enjoys working across Quality, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Management and Compliance

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Coordinate internal audits, document control, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor quality metrics, supplier performance, customer feedback, and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier and customer nonconformities, corrective action requests, and quality findings.
• Support receiving, in-process, and final inspections, including product quality release.
• Maintain product identification, serial number tracking, and traceability records.

Supplier Quality and Procurement

• Manage purchasing activities and supplier coordination.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
• Communicate technical, quality, documentation, and delivery requirements to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier corrective actions.
• Coordinate purchase orders, receiving records, and invoice reconciliation.

Material Planning, Inventory and Logistics

• Maintain inventory accuracy, MRP data, and production planning records.
• Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), production work orders, and material pull sheets.
• Coordinate material availability and production kit requirements.
• Manage domestic and international shipments, including OCONUS shipments.
• Coordinate freight forwarders and maintain shipping documentation and records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related engineering or quality and supply chain roles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with AS9100 Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, supplier quality, audits, and corrective actions.
• Experience with procurement, inventory management, material planning, and logistics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be eligible and able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual base salary of $92,000 to $120,000.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.