Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

SAAB; Alba (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure robust quality performance across our global defense manufacturing supply base. You will qualify and develop suppliers, lead APQP/PPAP, and drive continuous improvement for complex mechanical, electronic, and system components.

Responsibilities include audits, FMEA, RCCA (8D), data-driven quality analysis, and oversight of incoming inspection and nonconformances.

Qualifications

• Experience qualifying and developing suppliers in defense manufacturing.
• Lead APQP/PPAP processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to perform audits, FMEA, and RCCA (8D).
• Ensure compliance with ISO/AS standards across supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and develop suppliers for robust quality performance.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits, FMEA, and RCCA (8D) analyses.
• Oversee incoming inspection and nonconformances across components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams for NPI.
• Support ISO/AS standards compliance and safeguard mission-critical systems.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

8D RCCA

Data-driven analysis

Audits

Incoming inspection

Nonconformances

Supplier development

ISO/AS standards

Cross-functional teams

Global collaboration

Job description

SAAB is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure robust quality performance across our global defense manufacturing supply base. You will qualify and develop suppliers, lead APQP/PPAP, and drive continuous improvement for complex mechanical, electronic, and system components. Responsibilities include audits, FMEA, RCCA (8D), data-driven quality analysis, and oversight of incoming inspection and nonconformances. Collaborating with cross-functional and international teams, you will support new product introductions, ensure compliance with ISO/AS standards, and help safeguard mission-critical systems worldwide.