Supplier Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at the Ladson, SC facility to manage supplier quality programs and drive continuous improvement. The role involves onsite work, supplier audits, and collaboration with supplier relationships to ensure quality compliance and performance.

The ideal candidate has extensive quality management experience, strong problem solving, and leadership skills, with knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools like SPC, FMEA, and PPAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field; years of experience as stated in the posting.
• US Citizenship required for Public Trust suitability.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001).
• Familiarity with quality tools and techniques (SPC, FMEA, PPAP).
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality programs and processes.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality capabilities.
• Collaborate with Supplier Relationship team to ensure strong alliances and maintain communication.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues and non-conformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supplier quality and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics and reporting systems.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on quality issues.
• May mentor and train other quality personnel.
• May involve travel to supplier facilities for audits and assessments.
• May support new product development and supplier qualification activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Analyst in support of Supplier Corrective Actions and Non-Conforming Material Reports data analysis and continual improvement efforts.

Skills

Quality management systems

Quality tools (SPC, FMEA, PPAP)

Analytical problem solving

Communication & leadership

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Quality auditing

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos is making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient.

The Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Quality Team at Leidos is currently has an opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), based out of our Ladson, SC facility. In this role you will be expected to manage the quality of materials and services from external suppliers, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, and collaborating with suppliers to improve quality and reduce defects. This is your opportunity to work hands on with the latest in cutting edge technology, collaborate with customer relationship managers on business-critical programs, and impact Leidos’ future success.

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position requires working onsite at our Ladson, SC Facility (M-F day shift) Travel is required, up to 50% of the time. The SQE will cover multiple site locations and and travel for supplier audits when supplier nonconformances arise.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Management:

• Develop and implement supplier quality programs and processes.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality capabilities.
• Collaborate with Supplier Relationship team to ensure strong alliances and maintain communication.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Quality Assurance and Control:

• Review and approve supplier quality plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues and non-conformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supplier quality and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics and reporting systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support to suppliers on quality issues.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain documentation and records related to supplier quality.

Other Duties:

• May involve travel to supplier facilities for audits and assessments.
• May support new product development and supplier qualification activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Analyst in support of Supplier Corrective Actions and Non-Conforming Material Reports data analysis and continual improvement efforts.
• May mentor and train other quality personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree & 8+ years’ experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years’ experience.May consider additional work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Suitability Determination (US Citizenship Required)
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Familiarity with quality tools and techniques (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PPAP).
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiple standards and methods as specified on contracts and drawings, i.e., J-STD-001, IPC 610 and IPC 620 standards and drive that to usage at suppliers and Receiving Inspection.
• Experience working with and knowledge of assembly, integration, and testing processes & procedures.
• Experience working with and knowledge of one or more special processes i.e., paint, welding, chem film / anodize, heat treat, counterfeit material and be able to audit suppliers to the requirements of these processes

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Original Posting:

September 18, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.