Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Coastal Elite Pro; Vanderbilt (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a seasoned supplier quality professional to ensure robust quality performance across a global defense supply base. You will qualify and develop strategic suppliers for complex components and lead APQP/PPAP activities for new product introductions.

Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement through audits, FMEA, RCCA, and data-driven analysis; overseeing incoming inspection and nonconformances; and collaborating with cross-functional and international

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality in defense or complex systems.
• Expertise in APQP/PPAP, audits, FMEA, and 8D RCCA.
• Ability to manage nonconformances and verify corrective actions.
• Knowledge of ISO/AS standards and compliance for complex products.
• Strong cross-functional and international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and develop suppliers for mechanical, electronic, and system components.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and support new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement using audits, FMEA, RCCA (8D), and data-driven quality analysis.
• Oversee incoming inspection activities, manage nonconformances, and ensure corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to maintain quality and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to ISO/AS quality standards for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Supplier quality management

APQP/PPAP

Audits

FMEA

8D RCCA

Quality data analysis

Root-cause problem solving

Nonconformances

ISO/AS standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Qualify and develop suppliers for complex mechanical, electronic, and system components.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and support new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement using audits, FMEA, RCCA (8D), and data-driven quality analysis.
• Oversee incoming inspection activities, manage nonconformances, and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to maintain quality and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to ISO/AS quality standards for mission-critical systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong supplier quality background with expertise in APQP/PPAP, audits, FMEA, and 8D RCCA.
• Proficiency in quality data analysis and root-cause problem solving.
• Ability to manage nonconformances and verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Knowledge of ISO/AS standards and experience with compliance for complex products.
• Effective communication and teamwork across disciplines and international stakeholders.