Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Process Analytics

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc.; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities supporting aerospace manufacturing.

You will manage inspection planning, engineering change management, BOM configuration control, and supplier process validation to ensure AS9100 and customer requirements are met. The role collaborates with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to qualify suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field required; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, compliance requirements, and supplier quality methodologies.
• Experience with supplier development, PPAP/APQP-based processes, and risk-based supplier management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills; ability to drive supplier accountability and cross-functional alignment.
• Proficiency with digital quality tools, data analytics, predictive methods, and supplier performance metrics.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification strongly preferred; ASQ certifications (CQE preferred) and Lead Auditor training desirable.
• Ability to interpret drawings/specifications (including MBD) and familiarity with precision measurement/inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Communicate supplier quality standards and expectations to internal teams and suppliers; foster effective customer and supplier relationships.
• Review and disposition supplier non-conformances; lead containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; support MRB activities related to purchased materials.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and ongoing surveillance; evaluate audit results, ensure corrective action closure, and contribute to supplier approval and re-qualification decisions.
• Lead supplier-focused strategic quality planning and cross-functional initiatives related to risk mitigation, compliance, and supply chain capability improvement.
• Develop, refine, and implement supplier quality strategies, supplier development plans, and global alignment programs.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Buying teams to evaluate supplier capability, support sourcing decisions, establish quality flow-down requirements, and ensure integration of supplier quality considerations into procurement activity.
• Utilize predictive analytics, supplier metrics, and digital quality systems to monitor and enhance supplier performance.
• Mentor lower-level QEs and provide leadership in supplier development projects and supply chain quality improvement efforts.
• Support enterprise-level continuous improvement, innovation initiatives, and alignment to regulatory and industry standards.

Skills

Quality engineering

Leadership

AS9100

Nadcap

PPAP/APQP

Risk-based supplier management

Data analytics

Lean/Six Sigma

CQE

Lead Auditor

Drawing/specification interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities supporting aerospace manufacturing.

You will manage inspection planning, engineering change management, BOM configuration control, and supplier process validation to ensure AS9100 and customer requirements are met. The role collaborates with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to qualify suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risk.