Senior Supplier Quality & Special Processes Engineer

Elbit-America; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

PTO and vacation

Job summary

Elbit America is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Special Process Engineer to lead qualification and audits for welding, heat treating, plating, painting, and NDT/NDE. You will drive CAPA, review Process Control Plans and FMEAs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with internal engineering teams, manage supplier performance metrics, and support NPI programs to reduce risk. Travel up to 30-40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree plus 7 years of experience preferred.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality or related fields in regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and approval for special processes (welding, heat treating, plating, painting, NDT/NDE).
• Conduct on-site supplier audits, assess process controls, and close gaps.
• Review and approve Process Control Plans, FMEAs, and work instructions for special processes.
• Issue SCARs and drive CAPA with root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with internal engineering to update specs and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure NADCAP, AS9100, ISO 9001 compliance and customer requirements.
• Support NPI by qualifying suppliers early in development.
• Maintain documentation for supplier approvals and audits.

Skills

NADCAP Expertise

Aerospace industry experience

GD&T knowledge

Special Processes knowledge

Audit experience

QMS knowledge

APQP/PPAP/FMEA

Communication skills

Travel availability

Supplier quality leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AS9100 documentation tools

Job description

Elbit America is seeking a Principal Supplier Quality Special Process Engineer to lead qualification and audits for welding, heat treating, plating, painting, and NDT/NDE. You will drive CAPA, review Process Control Plans and FMEAs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with internal engineering teams, manage supplier performance metrics, and support NPI programs to reduce risk. Travel up to 30-40% may be required.