Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Travel‑Ready QA Leader

Saab; Gerrish Township (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan 도움

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee external supplier quality at our Grayling, MI or Auburn Hills, MI locations. Responsibilities include supplier selection, audits, problem solving, and leading corrective actions, with up to 50% travel.

Required: 6+ years in engineering/quality or a Master's with 4+ years, experience with AS9102, and strong data analysis and communication skills. Travel to supplier sites will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; 6+ years experience (or Master's 4+).
• Experience with supplier quality management systems and auditing.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Strong communication and ability to engage suppliers at all levels.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Supplier selection and evaluation through technical reviews, audits, and site visits.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement corrective actions with suppliers for root cause analysis.
• Provide guidance and training to suppliers on quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering on new product introduction and first article inspections.
• Oversee incoming inspection and conduct source inspections.
• Investigate non-conforming issues and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data and report trends and performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers in supplier quality practices.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Data analysis

AS9102 inspections

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Saab is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee external supplier quality at our Grayling, MI or Auburn Hills, MI locations. Responsibilities include supplier selection, audits, problem solving, and leading corrective actions, with up to 50% travel.

Required: 6+ years in engineering/quality or a Master's with 4+ years, experience with AS9102, and strong data analysis and communication skills. Travel to supplier sites will be necessary.