Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Aerospace Programs

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality assurance, procurement quality oversight, and supplier performance management in a dynamic aerospace environment. You will ensure suppliers meet contractual and quality requirements while supporting a compliant, high-performing supply chain.

The role requires deep AS9100 knowledge, supplier audits, RCCA expertise, and strong leadership as Barrios drives continuous improvement across engineering, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with 15 years in supplier quality in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Thorough knowledge of AS9100 QMS requirements.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, source inspections, and product verification.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specs, contracts, POs, and technical requirements.
• Experience managing supplier quality issues, nonconformances, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
• Expert RCCA, containment, preventive action, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate quality metrics and trends.
• Experience developing procedures, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality processes per AS9100 and contractual requirements.
• Manage supplier qualification, approval, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Define and approve quality flow-down requirements for purchased products.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, surveillance for compliance.
• Perform source inspections and verification for purchased products and services.
• Review supplier documentation and quality data for compliance.
• Establish supplier quality KPIs and dashboards.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Identify quality risks and mitigation strategies for programs.

Skills

AS9100

Supplier audits

RCCA

Data analysis

Documentation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Barrios Technology is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality assurance, procurement quality oversight, and supplier performance management in a dynamic aerospace environment. You will ensure suppliers meet contractual and quality requirements while supporting a compliant, high-performing supply chain.

The role requires deep AS9100 knowledge, supplier audits, RCCA expertise, and strong leadership as Barrios drives continuous improvement across engineering, procurement, and