Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Saab; St. Helen (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee quality of externally sourced products and services. On-site at Grayling, MI or Auburn Hills, MI with up to 50% travel.

You will drive supplier selection, audits, performance monitoring, CAPAs, and NPI quality assurance while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong background in AS9102 and quality systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field with 6+ years experience, or Master’s with 4+ years.
• Experience with supplier quality management systems and auditing.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality management and audits across suppliers.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and drive improvements.
• Lead corrective action plans with suppliers and prevent recurrences.
• Provide guidance and training to suppliers on quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering on NPI to ensure design specs meet quality requirements.
• Review incoming inspection procedures and approve quality checks.
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities.
• Investigate non-conformances and manage supplier CAPAs.
• Utilize statistical tools to analyze trends and report supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior quality engineers in supplier quality practices.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Auditing practices

Data analysis

AS9102 First Article Inspections

Communication

Travel

Industry standards knowledge

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Master’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our Quality team. As a Senior SQE, you will oversee the quality of products and services received from external suppliers. This position will be based on-site at our Grayling, MI or Auburn Hills, MI location and requires up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier selection and evaluation: Assess potential suppliers’ capabilities through technical reviews, quality system audits, and site visits to ensure they can meet quality requirements.
• Supplier performance monitoring: Track supplier quality metrics such as defect rates, delivery performance, and compliance to identify improvement opportunities and hold suppliers accountable to quality standards.
• Quality improvement initiatives: Develop and implement corrective action plans with suppliers to address quality issues, including root cause analysis and preventative measures.
• Supplier development: Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• New product introduction: Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new supplier products meet design specifications and quality requirements throughout the development process. Perform reviews and approve supplier AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Incoming inspection oversight: Review and approve incoming inspection procedures and ensure proper quality checks are performed on received materials.
• Source inspection: Perform source inspections at supplier facilities.
• Non-conformance management: Investigate and resolve non-conforming product issues, including initiating corrective actions and managing supplier corrective action plans.
• Data analysis and reporting: Utilize statistical tools to analyze quality data, identify trends, and generate reports on supplier performance.
• Compliance management: Ensure suppliers adhere to relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentorship and leadership: Provide guidance and coaching to junior quality engineers on supplier quality management practices.
• Travel up to 50% annually, as required.

Compensation Range: $92,200 - $115,300

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• 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 effectively 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Department of War (DoW) programs, procedures, and processes.
• ASQ AS9100/ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor Certification.
• IPC or other relevant industry certifications.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

• Wellness and employee assistance resources

• Employee stock purchase opportunities

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

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