Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Aerospace Quality & Compliance

Rocket Lab USA; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I to ensure quality requirements for procured parts, services and processes. You will translate technical requirements into clear supplier specifications and drive cost reduction and improved processes while managing supplier communications and audits.

The role emphasizes leadership in quality systems, CAPA management, and collaboration with internal customers and suppliers to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a quality engineer in defense or aerospace.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO13485, IATF 16949 and related standards.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or mechatronic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Establish fundamental supplier quality systems and processes.
• Generate metrics and tools to enhance visibility of supplier performance.
• Continuous improvement of purchased product quality.
• Performing on-site and remote supplier audits.
• Creation of internal and external quality control plans.
• Cross-functional liaison between suppliers, development, production, and management.

Skills

Quality engineering

Regulatory standards

Communication & negotiation

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Mechatronic

Tools

IPC J-STD / IPC A-610

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I to ensure quality requirements for procured parts, services and processes. You will translate technical requirements into clear supplier specifications and drive cost reduction and improved processes while managing supplier communications and audits.

The role emphasizes leadership in quality systems, CAPA management, and collaboration with internal customers and suppliers to meet program needs.