Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Remote (Aerospace)

Otto Aerospace, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Subsidized medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401(k) opportunities

Paid short term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Additional term life

15 paid days off

15 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Bonuses and stock options

Job summary

Otto Aerospace, based in the United States, is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the Supplier Quality Management System and drive quality across supplier networks.

In this remote role with 25% travel, you will write procedures, mentor engineers, conduct audits, and partner with Supply Chain to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met. The position offers growth in a fast-paced startup environment and potential equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain supplier quality procedures and manuals.
• Lead supplier audits and assessment programs against standards.
• Partner with Supply Chain to qualify and monitor suppliers.
• Provide leadership and training for supplier quality engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of the Supplier Quality Management System.
• Write and maintain all supplier quality documentation, including the Supplier Quality Manual, supplier‑related quality procedures, and quality flow‑down clauses for procurement activities.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team to qualify, monitor, and develop suppliers to meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute supplier audit and surveillance programs.
• Support supplier selection, source inspection, first article inspection (FAI), and nonconformance resolution activities.
• Train and mentor junior supplier quality engineers, helping build and mature the supplier quality function.
• Coordinate supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify the effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal quality system activities, such as internal audits, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and support the continuous improvement of companywide quality processes.
• Represent Supplier Quality in internal and external meetings, including supplier reviews and readiness assessments.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Supplier audits

Quality system development

PPAP/APQP/FAI

ERP & QMS experience

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Lead Auditor certification

Coaching/mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

Job description

Otto Aerospace, based in the United States, is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the Supplier Quality Management System and drive quality across supplier networks.

In this remote role with 25% travel, you will write procedures, mentor engineers, conduct audits, and partner with Supply Chain to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met. The position offers growth in a fast-paced startup environment and potential equity opportunities.