Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Hanwha Aerospace USA; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Aerospace USA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive the Supplier Quality Program across the supply chain. You will ensure adequacy of supplier quality programs and inspection methods, participate in MRB, supplier audits, and corrective actions, and collaborate with technical groups to define supplier specs.

Responsibilities include PPAP/FAI execution, supplier performance analysis, maintaining quality records, and establishing supplier rating and metrics.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person and able to work with ITAR data.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace preferred.
• 3+ years of Quality experience with supplier initiatives.
• 3+ years of supplier quality auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supplier quality focal point for PPAP, FAI, and KPC execution to prevent issues.
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain supplier quality records including audits and corrective actions.
• Define a Supplier Rating program with key quality metrics with Procurement.
• Lead supplier quality assurance using rating programs and metrics.
• Develop and update supplier quality policies and procedures as needed.
• Perform supplier capability and quality/risk assessments.

Skills

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Supplier management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Syteline/Epicor)

Job description

Company Description

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Cheshire, CT

Company Description

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary

We are seeking a SQE who will be responsible for the Organization’s Supplier Quality Program to drive improvement in the Supply Chain by assuring adequacy in the Suppliers’ Quality Program and Inspection Methods. Additionally, the SQE shall participate in key processes which include Material Review Board, Supplier Audits / Surveillance, issuance of Supplier Corrective Action Requests, and Supplier Performance Rating program. Moreover, the SQE shall, as necessary, work with the appropriate technical groups to define Supplier specifications as appropriate.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary Supplier Quality focal point for PPAP, FAI, and KPC execution to prevent qualification or compliance issues from impacting production and delivery
• Analyze supplier performance data to determine continuous improvement opportunities to enhance supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate and current supplier quality records, such as supplier audits, certifications and supplier corrective action responses.
• Work with Procurement to define a Supplier Rating program and establish key Supplier Quality Metrics.
• Apply demonstrated understanding of the relevant product or customer specifications, flow down documents, procedures, engineering or process drawings and regulating agent body requirements that apply to the products and suppliers.
• Lead Supplier Quality Assurance program by utilization of the Supplier Rating Program, key Supplier Quality Metrics, etc.
• Enhance current Approved Supplier Listing (ASL) database to ensure full control of suppliers and audit compliance.
• Issue, monitor, and maintain Supplier Corrective Action database.
• Work effectively with suppliers to resolve problems using Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) tools.
• Participate with the Sourcing team to select and manage assigned suppliers.
• Develop supplier quality policies and procedures as required.
• Perform supplier capability and quality/risk assessments.
• Benchmark world-class suppliers to assist the present supply base and identify future suppliers.
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other related field required
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace preferred
• 3+ years of Quality Experience with prime focus on Supplier Initiatives
• 3+ years of Supplier Quality Auditing experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level
• Demonstrates strong understanding of Quality methods and systems in a manufacturing environment with complete understanding of Root Cause Investigation/Lean Practices and Principles
• Demonstrates solid understanding of AS9100 and ISO-9000 standards.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for dealing with all levels of internal and external suppliers and customers
• Exemplary time-management, communication, technical writing, presentation development, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of quality methods and systems (statistics, reliability, sampling, and auditing.)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is recommended; Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies (6 Sigma, Lean Mfg. etc.); Greenbelt preferred.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem- solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (Syteline/or Epicor preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 30% - Supplier visits / audits (primarily domestic with potential for international)

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

• Subject to change with or without notice*

Rev 1 – 8/27/2025