Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering

AV; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401(K) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering to lead a team of SQEs, own BU supplier quality performance, and drive corrective actions across the supplier network.

Reporting to the BU Director of Quality, this role partners with Global Supply Chain on cost, quality, and delivery improvements, ensuring AS9100D/AS9145 compliance and robust supplier qualification. Travel up to 30% worldwide is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years in Supplier/Manufacturing Quality or related roles.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100D, AS9102, and AS9145.
• Strong root cause and corrective action skills (8D, 5-Why, fishbone).
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day performance and development of a team of Supplier Quality Engineers supporting the BU.
• Own supplier quality performance for the BU: scorecards, escalations, containment, and CAPA closure.
• Enforce corrective actions; escalate to disqualifications or personnel action when needed.
• Partner with BU site leadership on initiatives to improve supplier performance and quality escapes.
• Establish foundational supplier quality systems (scorecards, audits, SCAR tracking).
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain on cross-BU initiatives and provide SQE representation.
• Review and approve supplier corrective action responses (8D, root cause/SCAR).
• Oversee supplier audits and site inspections against AS9100D; track findings to closure.
• Ensure AS9102 and AS9145 requirements for new part introductions are met.
• Escalate systemic issues to BU Director of Quality and Director of Supplier Quality Management.
• Coach and develop SQEs on technical proficiency and communication.
• Provide input on supplier selection, requalification, and disqualification decisions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier Quality

AS9100D knowledge

Root cause analysis

Communication

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering to lead a team of SQEs, own BU supplier quality performance, and drive corrective actions across the supplier network.

Reporting to the BU Director of Quality, this role partners with Global Supply Chain on cost, quality, and delivery improvements, ensuring AS9100D/AS9145 compliance and robust supplier qualification. Travel up to 30% worldwide is required.