Supplier Quality Engineer

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Generous 401k plan

Positive work-life balance

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace, a world-class manufacturer in Haverhill, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to investigate, analyze, and resolve supplier quality problems. The role focuses on audits, defect trend analysis, and driving continuous improvement projects to support on-time, quality supply chains.

Salary range is $82,000–$99,500. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to travel to supplier locations as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience in supplier quality, audits, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier quality problems and drive corrective actions.
• Lead supplier audits to drive standardization and improvement.
• Manage supplier performance dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure supplier requirements are met.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and supplier transitions.
• Travel to supplier locations to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Process development

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Haverhill is a world-class manufacturer of precision machined aerospace components. We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE). The primary responsibility of a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is to Investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects

The salary range for this position is $82,000 – $99,500

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with Purchasing Department to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and those appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule.
• Review Supplier PO’s and ensure all appropriate requirements are documented.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI’s, including Supplier OTD (Past due), and waste.
• Establish specific short / long term supplier quality goals.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non‑conformances.
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
• Develop long‑term supplier relationships and generate and implement cost reduction ideas.
• Aide Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials following a defined new product development process.
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting Magellan-Haverhill requirements. Projects may include: process analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 6‑Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events.
• Generate monthly Supplier Report cards and take action if quality issues occur or if below target Quality or Delivery scores persist.
• Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.
• Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications to supplier technical teams.
• Actively manage suppliers to ensure there are no regressions with the implementation of new processes.
• Aide in the new, probationary and rejected supplier transition processes.
• Travel to supplier locations to resolve quality problems.
• Preparing for, managing and adhering to internal and external auditing schedules
• Assure compliance to all applicable legal requirements pertaining to the environmental

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5 years’ experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem solving skills
• Process development skills
• Multi-tasking
• Work well with personnel at all levels
• Focus on current issue
• Consensus building
• Technology driven
• Self-motivated

Why Magellan?

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Generous Company 401k plan
• Positive work-life balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.