Remote Supplier Quality Engineer — Aerospace & Defense

Mohr Talent; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality activities within the aerospace and defense industry. You will qualify, audit, and develop suppliers while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and AS9102 and program-specific quality requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with aerospace manufacturing, machining, coatings/painting, supplier audits, First Article Inspections, root cause analysis, and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years quality or supplier engineering experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, coatings/painting, and high-precision manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, quality planning, and process validation.
• Strong experience reviewing First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and manage suppliers in accordance with aerospace/defense industry standards, including AS9100 and program-specific requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, technical capability assessments, and ongoing surveillance to ensure compliance and manufacturing capability.
• Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 and engineering/contractual specifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts using 8D, 5-Whys, and Fishbone.
• Provide technical guidance related to machining, surface finishing, painting, and other aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T when evaluating supplier quality and manufacturing capability.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to resolve supplier quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in Material Review Boards (MRB) and support disposition decisions involving supplier-related nonconformances.
• Maintain and improve quality documentation, inspection criteria, and records in accordance with AS9100 and internal quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influence stakeholders

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AS9100/AS9102

8D

5-Whys

Fishbone

GD&T

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality activities within the aerospace and defense industry. You will qualify, audit, and develop suppliers while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and AS9102 and program-specific quality requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with aerospace manufacturing, machining, coatings/painting, supplier audits, First Article Inspections, root cause analysis, and GD&T.