Supplier Quality Engineer

Method360, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Site is seeking a quality professional to drive supplier performance and reduce PPM across a portfolio of suppliers. The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, ITAR requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve production impact reduction.

The ideal candidate will lead root cause analyses, implement permanent corrective actions, and perform supplier audits with both remote and onsite visits. Strong detail orientation and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, quality or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality or Engineering.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• ITAR compliance requires U.S. person status as defined by ITAR.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of Supplier Quality requirements and contractual flow downs.
• Understanding of AS9100/ ISO9001 requirements and how they may be achieved through the QMS.
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers.
• Lead improvements to contain quality issues and reduce supplier PPM.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Audit suppliers to the site audit schedule (AS9100 compliance).
• Engage stakeholders to resolve supplier-related issues and opportunities.
• Conduct remote and onsite supplier visits to verify actions.
• Ensure review and reporting of corrective actions for management.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quality or related field

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

ISO9001 knowledge

8D problem solving

Job description

Are you interested in solving the challenges of the world but find yourself doing basic deployments over and over, instead?

At Method360 we are looking for professionals with advanced skills who take a multidisciplinary approach to solving the world's greatest problems through technology and social psychology.

Travel: Yes

Sponsorship: No

Job Description: As an established quality professional, you will drive supplier performance to reduce PPM and escape events. Working alongside the internal value stream to ensure compliance and reduce impact to production. Works as an individual contributor to achieve objectives that have a significant impact on the supply chain. Uses experience and knowledge to influence the development and application of improvement tools and process control.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers.
• Generate and lead improvement initiatives relating to the suppliers to contain quality issues, reduce supplier PPM, and reduce escape events.
• Drive root cause, permanent corrective actions and read across for verified quality issues.
• Audit suppliers to the site audit schedule (Compliance to AS9100 & company flow down requirements)
• Influence and engage key stakeholders to resolve complex supplier related issues and improvement opportunities.
• Remote and onsite visits with suppliers to build relationships, identify root cause and verify corrective actions.
• Ensure reject notes and investigation reports are carried out in a compliant and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance and quality improvement of supplier's products and processes.
• Drive resolution to supplier escapes and prevent re-occurrence.
• Support the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements e.g. AS9100, & Customer.
• Providing reports and corrective action status for management reviews.
• Ensure critical non-conformances are actioned through 8D's and other appropriate problem-solving tools.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, statistics, quality or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality or Engineering.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of Supplier Quality requirements and contractual flow downs.
• Understanding of AS9100/ ISO9001 requirements and how they may be achieved through the Quality Management System.
• Working Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning implementation.
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Experience in Aerospace a plus.

Physical Requirements The role requires sitting for extended periods, occasional standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Clear vision for detailed work is needed, and the environment is generally quiet.