Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

AreOnePath; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

AreOnePath in the United States is seeking a Supplier Quality Leader to ensure strong quality performance across a global defense manufacturing supply base. You will qualify and develop suppliers for complex components, lead APQP/PPAP activities, and drive data-driven improvements while upholding ISO/AS standards.

This role collaborates with cross-functional and international teams to safeguard mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• expertise in supplier quality, quality planning and documentation (APQP/PPAP), risk analysis (FMEA), corrective action (RCCA/8D), audit capability, nonconformance investigation, and strong data-driven continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and develop suppliers to meet quality requirements for complex mechanical, electronic, and system components.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and support new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving (FMEA, RCCA/8D) and data-driven quality analysis.
• Conduct supplier audits and oversee incoming inspection processes and nonconformance management.
• Manage root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions to reduce defects and improve reliability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/AS quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to safeguard mission-critical systems.

Skills

Supplier quality

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

RCCA/8D

Audits

Data-driven improvement

Job description

responsible for ensuring strong quality performance across a global defense manufacturing supply base.

Key Duties

• Qualify and develop suppliers to meet quality requirements for complex mechanical, electronic, and system components.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and support new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving (FMEA, RCCA/8D) and data-driven quality analysis.
• Conduct supplier audits and oversee incoming inspection processes and nonconformance management.
• Manage root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions to reduce defects and improve reliability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/AS quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to safeguard mission-critical systems.

Qualifications/skills:

expertise in supplier quality, quality planning and documentation (APQP/PPAP), risk analysis (FMEA), corrective action (RCCA/8D), audit capability, nonconformance investigation, and strong data-driven continuous improvement mindset.