Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Aerospace Propulsion

Beehive Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Bonus eligible

Equity in company

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality assurance and drive continuous improvement within the supply chain. You will ensure materials and components meet quality standards and foster strong supplier relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality engineering in aerospace, familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap/AS9102, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or materials engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years in supplier quality engineering, preferably in the aerospace or propulsion industry.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as AS9100, Nadcap, and AS9102.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, FMEA, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implementsupplierqualitystandards and processes specific to aerospace propulsion systems
• Evaluate and approvesuppliers through on-site audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 and Nadcap
• Establishqualityagreements withsuppliers to define expectations, requirements, and KPIs
• Monitorsupplierperformance using metrics such as defect rates, on time delivery, and adherence to specifications
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolvesupplier-relatedqualityissues
• Work withsuppliers to implement preventive measures and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee the qualification of propulsion components, including machined parts, raw materials and outside service providers
• Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by ensuringsupplierreadiness and validating first article inspections (FAI)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensuresupplier capabilities align with design and manufacturing requirements
• Ensuresuppliercompliance with aerospace propulsion standards, such as AS9102 for FAI, Nadcap for special processes, and other relevant specifications
• Maintain thorough documentation ofsupplieraudits,qualityreports, and corrective action plans
• Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory inspections
• Work closely with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolvesupplier-related challenges
• Provide technical support and guidance tosuppliers to enhance their processes and capabilities

Skills

Supplier quality

AS9100 knowledge

Nadcap knowledge

FMEA

SPC

Root cause

GD&T

Audits

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Beehive Industries is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality assurance and drive continuous improvement within the supply chain. You will ensure materials and components meet quality standards and foster strong supplier relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality engineering in aerospace, familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap/AS9102, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.