Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Global Defense & NPI

SAAB; South Boardman (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure robust quality performance across our global defense manufacturing supply base. You will qualify and develop suppliers, lead APQP/PPAP, and drive continuous improvement for mechanical, electronic, and system components.

Responsibilities include audits, FMEA, RCCA (8D), data-driven quality analysis, and oversight of incoming inspection and nonconformances.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality engineering for defense manufacturing.
• Proven track record with APQP/PPAP and RCCA (8D).
• Ability to lead audits and data-driven quality analysis.
• Experience ensuring ISO/AS compliance and supplier development.
• Cross-functional collaboration with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and develop suppliers for complex mechanical, electronic, and system components.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and manage RCCA investigations.
• Perform audits and oversee incoming inspection and nonconformances.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-driven quality analytics.
• Support NPI and ensure ISO/AS standard compliance.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

RCCA 8D

Supplier development

Data analysis

Audits

Incoming inspection

Nonconformances

ISO/AS standards

Job description

SAAB is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure robust quality performance across our global defense manufacturing supply base. You will qualify and develop suppliers, lead APQP/PPAP, and drive continuous improvement for mechanical, electronic, and system components.

Responsibilities include audits, FMEA, RCCA (8D), data-driven quality analysis, and oversight of incoming inspection and nonconformances.