Supplier Quality Engineer

Odyssey Information Services, Inc.; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Information Services, Inc. in Seminole, OK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for aerospace manufacturing. You will own supplier quality performance across the product lifecycle, from qualification to NPI, through production and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes defect prevention, process capability, and strict regulatory compliance (AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA). Travel 25–30% to supplier sites; onsite work required; 3–5+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• 3 to 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a Supplier Quality Engineer role supporting Aerospace & Defense OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Proven experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA regulatory environments; NADCAP a plus.
• Strong experience in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), FAI, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and control plans.
• Willingness to travel 25% to 30% and work onsite in Seminole, OK.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection and qualification activities, including capability assessments, risk evaluations, and on-site audits.
• Ensure effective flow-down of engineering, quality, and customer-specific requirements.
• Drive supplier readiness for production, including First Article Inspection (FAI) and process validation.
• Assess and approve supplier manufacturing processes, controls, and quality systems in alignment with AS9100 standards.
• Establish, monitor, and drive KPIs (PPM, OTD, COPQ, escapes).
• Lead structured supplier performance reviews and targeted improvement plans.
• Partner with Supply Chain Management to align sourcing decisions with supplier performance and risk profiles.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to eliminate variation and defects.
• Lead investigation and resolution of supplier-related nonconformances and quality escapes.
• Utilize 8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams for root cause analysis.
• Ensure CAPA is implemented and effective.
• Escalate critical issues and manage containment and technical communications.
• Evaluate and improve supplier process controls using FMEA, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to special processes and manufacturing variation.
• Drive error-proofing and prevention-based quality systems across key suppliers.
• Conduct routine supplier audits to ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, NADCAP where applicable.
• Support customer and regulatory agency audits involving the supply base.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Management to resolve technical issues.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the organization, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Audits

Supplier QA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AS9100

FMEA

8D

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Onsite in Seminole, OK

Target Base Salary: $95,000 – $115,000 (commensurate with experience)

Travel: 25% – 30% (Travel to supplier sites and affiliate facilities)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to manage and elevate the quality performance of a global supply base for a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing organization. In this role, you will own supplier quality performance across the entire product lifecycle—from initial qualification and New Product Introduction (NPI) through full production and continuous improvement.

You will play a vital role in driving defect prevention, improving process capability, and ensuring strict compliance with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements in a high-consequence, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection and qualification activities, including capability assessments, risk evaluations, and on-site audits.
• Ensure effective flow-down of engineering, quality, and customer-specific requirements.
• Drive supplier readiness for production, including First Article Inspection (FAI) and process validation.
• Assess and approve supplier manufacturing processes, controls, and quality systems in alignment with AS9100 standards.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Establish, monitor, and drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including PPM, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and escapes.
• Lead structured supplier performance reviews and collaborate on targeted improvement plans.
• Partner with Supply Chain Management to align sourcing decisions with supplier performance and risk profiles.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to eliminate variation and defects.
• Lead investigation and resolution of supplier-related nonconformances and quality escapes.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) to perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented, verified, and effective in preventing recurrence.
• Escalate critical issues promptly while managing containment and technical communications.

Process Control & Risk Mitigation

• Evaluate and improve supplier process controls using FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Control Plans.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to special processes, capacity constraints, and manufacturing variation.
• Drive the implementation of error-proofing and prevention-based quality systems across key suppliers.

Audits & Compliance

• Conduct routine supplier audits to ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and relevant regulatory body standards (e.g., FAA, NADCAP).
• Support customer and regulatory agency audits involving the supply base.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with internal Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Management teams to resolve technical issues and optimize supply chain performance.
• Serve as a key technical liaison between the organization, its key suppliers, and end customers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical discipline) is required.
• Experience:
• 3 to 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years specifically in a Supplier Quality Engineer role supporting Aerospace & Defense OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Technical Standards: Proven experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA regulatory environments. Familiarity with NADCAP is a plus.
• Quality Methods: Strong experience in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), FAI, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and control plans.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.
• Location & Travel:
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Seminole, OK.
• Willingness to travel 25% to 30% to supplier sites and affiliated facilities.