Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Aerospace Audits

Rocketlab; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I based at Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Chantilly, VA. You’ll ensure quality requirements for procured parts and services, translate technical needs into supplier specs, and drive cost reduction while managing competing priorities between customers and suppliers.

You will perform supplier audits, create internal/external quality plans, and lead CAPA activities to improve product reliability and delivery. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a quality engineer in defense or aerospace.
• Experience with regulatory standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve supplier quality systems and processes.
• Generate metrics to improve supplier performance visibility.
• Conduct on-site and remote supplier audits.
• Create quality plans and CAPA management.
• Identify root causes and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Regulatory standards

Supplier audits

Communication & negotiation

Defence/Aerospace industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

IPC J-STD / IPC A-610

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I based at Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Chantilly, VA. You’ll ensure quality requirements for procured parts and services, translate technical needs into supplier specs, and drive cost reduction while managing competing priorities between customers and suppliers.

You will perform supplier audits, create internal/external quality plans, and lead CAPA activities to improve product reliability and delivery. Strong communication is essential.