Regional Supplier Quality Leader, North America

ESS, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality/Regional Manager, North America, based in Reston, VA. The role combines regional leadership with supplier quality oversight across North America, involving frequent travel to project offices and supplier facilities.

Remote work is permitted within the USA except HI/AK, with necessity to reside near a major international airport. The position reports to the Manager of Regions and requires strong experience in quality surveillance, staffing decisions, and

Qualifications

• 8,000 hours of in-shop quality surveillance experience or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Set regional priorities and execution standards aligned to BSQE's operating model, QSPs, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for North America region.
• Oversee supplier quality surveillance, expediting, NCR review, and compliance with SQPs and QSPs.
• Manage regional resource loading, TPP management, and budget alignment with Finance.
• Drive governance, safety, ethics, and continuous improvement across regional operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Supplier QA

Communication

Project management

Training

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Dashboards

Supplier Assure

Procurement systems

Job description

ESS, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality/Regional Manager, North America, based in Reston, VA. The role combines regional leadership with supplier quality oversight across North America, involving frequent travel to project offices and supplier facilities.

Remote work is permitted within the USA except HI/AK, with necessity to reside near a major international airport. The position reports to the Manager of Regions and requires strong experience in quality surveillance, staffing decisions, and