Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions to meet DoD and industry standards. You will lead First Article inspections and supplier quality programs while coordinating with engineering on new product introductions.

Travel up to 50% to supplier sites, mentor junior engineers, and enforce quality system improvements. Strong data analysis, communication, and auditing expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Engineering/Quality with 6+ years experience or MS with 4+ years experience
• Experience with supplier QMS and auditing
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations for on-site assessments and audits
• Knowledge of DoD programs, procedures, and processes preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for access to classified information
• Pre-employment drug screen required

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capabilities through technical reviews, audits, and site visits
• Track supplier quality metrics and enforce standards
• Develop and implement corrective action plans including root-cause analysis
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to improve processes and quality systems
• Collaborate with engineering during new product introductions to ensure design conformance
• Review and approve First Article Inspections (AS9102)
• Review incoming inspection procedures and ensure proper checks on materials
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities
• Investigate non-conforming products and manage supplier corrective actions
• Analyze quality data and generate supplier performance reports
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and coach junior quality engineers
• Travel up to 50% to supplier locations

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

AS9102 First Article Inspections

Data Analysis & Statistical Tools

Corrective Action Plans

Quality System Audits

Non-Conforming Product Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

IPC Certification

ASQ Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001/AS9100)

Job description

• Assess potential suppliers’ capabilities through technical reviews, quality system audits, and site visits
• Track supplier quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and hold suppliers accountable to quality standards
• Develop and implement corrective action plans, including root cause analysis and preventative measures
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams during new product introduction to ensure supplier products meet design and quality requirements
• Perform reviews and approve supplier AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Review and approve incoming inspection procedures and ensure quality checks are performed on received materials
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities
• Investigate and resolve non-conforming product issues and manage supplier corrective action plans
• Analyze quality data using statistical tools and generate supplier performance reports
• Ensure suppliers adhere to relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and coach junior quality engineers
• Travel up to 50% annually to supplier locations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field with six plus years of experience, or a Master’s degree with four plus years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with supplier quality management systems and auditing practices
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage suppliers at all levels
• Ability to travel to supplier locations for on-site assessments, audits, and inspections
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Experience driving quality improvements
• Experience with Department of War (DoW) programs, procedures, and processes preferred
• ASQ AS9100/ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor Certification preferred
• IPC or other relevant industry certifications preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including conducting audits, implementing corrective actions, and analyzing quality data. Proficient in engaging with suppliers to ensure compliance with industry standards and driving continuous quality improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supplier Quality Management
• AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Data Analysis and Statistical Tools
• Corrective Action Plans
• Quality System Audits

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality System Audits
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Tools
• Supplier Performance Reports
• Corrective Action Plans
• Incoming Inspection Procedures
• Non-Conforming Product Resolution
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Supplier Quality Metrics Tracking
• Technical Guidance

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Mentoring and Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• ASQ AS9100/ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor
• IPC Certification

Industry Keywords

• Department of War Programs
• Quality Standards
• Regulatory Requirements
• Supplier Accountability
• On-Site Assessments