Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Nuclear & Defense

Fairbanks Morse; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to champion cross-functional supplier quality. You will evaluate supplier capabilities, ensure components meet engineering specs and defense standards, and drive improvements across the supply base.

You will lead containment, supplier corrective actions, and audits, while developing robust supplier quality systems and training. Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or CSQP certification required.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience with a proven problem-solving track record.
• Understanding of metals manufacturing processes (machining, casting, welding, etc.).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Dispositions nonconforming supplied product and implements containment and supplier corrective actions.
• Document failure costs and manage supplier bill back for cost recovery.
• Lead supplier quality audits and ensure supplier processes meet requirements.
• Perform first article inspection and verify key product characteristics.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering drawings / GD&T

Manufacturing experience

Technical writing

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

CSQP certification

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to champion cross-functional supplier quality. You will evaluate supplier capabilities, ensure components meet engineering specs and defense standards, and drive improvements across the supply base.

You will lead containment, supplier corrective actions, and audits, while developing robust supplier quality systems and training. Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making are essential.