Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Aerospace Quality Lead

Hanwha Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Aerospace USA seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the Supplier Quality Program, drive improvements in the supply chain, and work with procurement to define metrics and ratings. The role includes supplier audits, CAPA, and ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing (aerospace preferred), strong root cause analysis skills, and experience with supplier performance measurement. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
• 3+ years of supplier quality auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Supplier Quality focal for PPAP, FAI, and KPC execution.
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain supplier quality records and audits; manage supplier corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management

Supplier initiatives

Root cause analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (Syteline/Epicor)

Job description

Hanwha Aerospace USA seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the Supplier Quality Program, drive improvements in the supply chain, and work with procurement to define metrics and ratings. The role includes supplier audits, CAPA, and ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing (aerospace preferred), strong root cause analysis skills, and experience with supplier performance measurement. Some travel may be required.