Senior Supplier Quality Engineer: APQP, PPAP & 8D Expert

HEPCO, Inc.; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Sick time

401k

Pay range: $48- $52 per hour

Job summary

HEPCO Inc., based in New York, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, qualify new suppliers, and resolve quality issues through inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes monitoring supplier scorecards, leading 8D problem solving, and coordinating APQP/PPAP activities within aerospace/defense manufacturing programs. You will communicate findings to program teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Eight years of supplier quality experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or four years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with manufacturing inspection and acceptance of mechanical parts across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD, ANSI, and ISO drawing standards.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance and resolve quality issues through inspections and audits.
• Qualify new suppliers via capability assessments and on-site evaluations.
• Monitor supplier scorecards and lead improvement projects to achieve first-time quality.
• Conduct 8D problem solving and supplier corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and PPVs per AS9102 as part of program teams.
• Present findings to program teams and executive leadership.

Skills

Eight years of supplier quality exper

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

HEPCO Inc., based in New York, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, qualify new suppliers, and resolve quality issues through inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes monitoring supplier scorecards, leading 8D problem solving, and coordinating APQP/PPAP activities within aerospace/defense manufacturing programs. You will communicate findings to program teams and leadership.