Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Special Processes

Elbit America, Inc.; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life insurance

Paid PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Special Process Engineer to safeguard product integrity by qualifying and auditing supplier processes (Welding, Heat Treating, Plating, Painting, NDT/NDE) within aerospace/defense.

You will review control plans, lead CAPA, and ensure NADCAP/AS9100 compliance. You will coordinate with internal engineering and procurement to update specifications, track supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• 9+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering in regulated/high-consequence manufacturing
• CQE or ASQ or equivalent quality certification

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities for special processes (welding, brazing, heat treating, plating, painting, NDT/NDE)
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and assessments of process controls, calibration, maintenance, facilities, and personnel certifications
• Review and approve supplier Process Control Plans, Control Plans, FMEAs and related work instructions
• Issue SCARs and drive root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop/update special process specifications and acceptance criteria
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, OTD, audit scores) and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer requirements
• Support NPI by qualifying special-process suppliers early in development
• Maintain documentation of supplier approvals, audits, corrective actions and certifications
• Serve as technical liaison between company and suppliers, managing escalations

Skills

NADCAP expertise

Industry background

Specification familiarity

GD&T

Special process knowledge

Audit experience

Quality management systems

Quality tools (APQP/PPAP/FMEA)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Elbit America, Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Special Process Engineer to safeguard product integrity by qualifying and auditing supplier processes (Welding, Heat Treating, Plating, Painting, NDT/NDE) within aerospace/defense.

You will review control plans, lead CAPA, and ensure NADCAP/AS9100 compliance. You will coordinate with internal engineering and procurement to update specifications, track supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.