Supplier Quality Engineer

AECOM; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM, a leader in engineering, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance and development for our suppliers. This role involves managing supplier qualifications, audits, and performance monitoring, aiming for industrial excellence. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a Bachelor's degree or relevant experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; or 4 years experience with high school diploma.
• Ability to lead projects and demonstrate program management skills.
• Analytical skills for problem-solving in supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality by implementing plans and audits for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and facilitate improvement plans.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to solve issues and maintain compliance.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

High school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Sourcing

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. Select suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others. Be integrated and visible on-site at the supplier in order to problem solve in partnership with the supplier on key gaps.

**Job Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development. Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence. SQEs have various levels of differentiation which are related to level of technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors.

+ Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

+ Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

+ Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

+ Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Sourcing).

+ Travel Required: 50% - 75%

**Desired Characteristics**

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

+ Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

**Pay Transparency**

The base pay range for this position id $74,400 - $111,500. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 13, 2025.

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.