Supplier Quality Engineer

Lendex Technology; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong focus on auditing and root cause analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in problem-solving using advanced quality tools and a background in supplier quality audits. Responsibilities include onboarding suppliers, communicating effectively, and maintaining critical documentation. A degree in engineering and relevant hands-on expertise are required for this position, which emphasizes a collaborative, quality-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process improvement using Lean tools.
• Experience in aerospace as a Quality Engineer.
• Hands-on expertise in measurement methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Onboard suppliers and communicate effectively with them.
• Conduct audits and analyze data for metrics.
• Resolve product and paperwork holds.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

Problem Solving

Statistical Analysis

Data Analysis

Quality Tools (PFMEA, 8D)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Net-Inspect

Job description

Must have: SupplierQualityEng, Aero, PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control charts and Audit experience

The SQE core responsibilities will be onboardingsuppliers, communicating withsuppliers, validating concerns, root cause analysis, resolving product/paperwork holds, conducting audits & analyzing data for metrics.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze & validate the reported internalsupplierissues.
• Determine cause & responsibility by reviewing drawings or specifications & measuring parts.
• Notifysuppliers, initiate containment, update internal systems & generate/ follow up on corrective actions.
• Perform virtual & onsitesupplieraudits as needed.
• Address products’ paperwork issues withsuppliers& maintain the systems.
• Maintain & generate reports/charts for metrics utilizing data mining from various support systems.
• Accuracy, attention to details & appropriate turnaround time in all internal & external communication.
• Experience in advancing a Zero-Defect culture utilizing advancedQualitytools such as statistical analysis, PFMEA,8D corrective acti on, A3 problem solving, 5 why analysis, Ishikawa diagrams and other six sigma tools.
• Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Travel 20% or less domestic and international.

Must Have Requirements:

• Interpret blueprints, specifications & work instructions.
• Root cause analysis / problem solving utilizing advancedQualitytools such as statistical analysis, PFMEA,8D corrective acti on, A3 problem solving, 5 why analysis, Ishikawa diagrams and other six sigma tools.
• APQP/PPAP/FAIR background is strongly preferred
• Supplierqualityaudit experience.
• Hands‑on expertise in measurement methods & tools.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Data analysis & mining – Pivot charts.
• US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible.

Preferred Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience in demonstrated process improvement success; proven accomplishments utilizing Lean tools/methodologies; Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake‑Proofing and process capability tools required to drive the continuous improvement culture into the organization.
• 4+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineerin Aerospace.
• M.S. or B.S. degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related job experience.
• Net-Inspect experience is strongly preferred but not required.

Essential Commodity Experience / Requirements:

1. Machining (Must have)
2. Assembly/Mfg Experience
3. Aerospace
4. Problem Solving
5. Sense of urgency
6. Customer experience