Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Lead in Aerospace

Sonaca North America; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and acc

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier QA initiatives, mentor the supplier quality team, and oversee supplier surveys across multiple sites in the US. The role supports strategic sourcing and quality policy objectives while ensuring total customer satisfaction and compliant, high-quality products.

Responsibilities include coordinating with commodity managers, reporting on vendor quality, and driving process improvements with SCAR and flow-down

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 5+ years related experience.
• Leadership experience in a previous role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AS9100 auditing.
• Familiarity with Model Based Definition and 3D designs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and upkeep of Supplier Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Mentor, train and coach supplier quality team members.
• Oversee the Approved Supplier List and conduct on-site surveys.
• Collaborate with Commodity Managers for supplier information.
• Prepare reports on vendor status and quality.
• Define quality flow-down requirements on POs.
• Manage SCAR protocols for CA/C/CA responses from suppliers.
• Investigate supplier rejections and related charges.
• Coordinate with site Quality Management on supplier performance.
• Evaluate vendor operations for compliance with standards.
• Analyze KPIs and suggest improvements.
• Define flow-down requirements on POs with purchasing.
• Determine FAI, source inspection criteria, SPC needs.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

AS9100 auditing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Model Based Definition

3D Designs

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier QA initiatives, mentor the supplier quality team, and oversee supplier surveys across multiple sites in the US. The role supports strategic sourcing and quality policy objectives while ensuring total customer satisfaction and compliant, high-quality products.

Responsibilities include coordinating with commodity managers, reporting on vendor quality, and driving process improvements with SCAR and flow-down