Remote Aerospace Supplier Development & Quality Engineer

PROENERGY

Connecticut

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Dis/

401K plan

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a highly experienced Supplier Development and Quality Engineer to develop, qualify, and sustain manufacturing processes at external suppliers producing gas turbine engine components and other critical hardware used in power generation equipment.

The role requires hands-on shop floor problem solving, technical authority for supplier processes, and driving process capability, defect prevention, and continuous improvement across the sourcing organization. Travel is extensive.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
5+ years in manufacturing engineering, supplier development, supplier quality, or related field.
Fluent in English and willingness to travel 50–60% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Ensure supplier products meet aerospace, customer, engineering, regulatory, and quality management system requirements.
Lead supplier process development, qualification, validation, and approval activities while maintaining program timelines.
Evaluate machining, fabrication, welding, casting, forging, coating, heat treatment, assembly, NDT, and other special processes.
Conduct supplier qualification audits, process audits, surveillance activities, readiness reviews, capability evaluations, and risk assessments.
Review and approve manufacturing plans, process flows, control plans, inspection plans, AS9102 FIRST ARTICLE inspection reports, and supplier validation documentation.
Monitor supplier compliance with approved manufacturing processes, special process requirements, traceability, configuration management, and quality standards.
Lead investigations of supplier nonconformances, quality escapes, and supplier performance issues using root cause analysis, 8D methodologies, and corrective action processes.
Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and verify effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions.
Support supplier change management activities related to materials, tooling, equipment, manufacturing methods, and sub-tier suppliers.
Manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems.
Drive supplier performance improvement, process control, defect prevention, continuous improvement, and recovery initiatives.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve supplier issues and ensure continuity of supply.