Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer – Aerospace

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks a Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer III to lead supplier QA activities for space-flight hardware. You will audit suppliers, review requirements, and drive corrective actions to ensure compliance and quality across programs.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and expertise in both mechanical and electronic hardware assurance. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 6 years' related experience; Master's 4 years; PhD 2 years.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance in aerospace or similar regulated industries.
• Auditing experience; AS9100D lead auditor certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite QA activities at JPL suppliers of space-flight hardware.
• Review requirements, drawings, standards, and specifications; audit suppliers and document gaps.
• Lead the Counterfeit Avoidance Working Group and related program updates.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

Auditing

Leadership

Risk management

Inspection techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Industrial Eng

Master's in similar disciplines

PhD in similar disciplines

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks a Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer III to lead supplier QA activities for space-flight hardware. You will audit suppliers, review requirements, and drive corrective actions to ensure compliance and quality across programs.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and expertise in both mechanical and electronic hardware assurance. Travel up to 25% may be required.