Supplier Quality Engineer

Applied Aerospace; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace in Stockton, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure purchased products and services meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. You will partner with Purchasing and Program Engineering to develop suppliers, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.

You will serve as the primary quality contact for assigned suppliers, plan audits, review corrective actions, and monitor quality metrics to drive sustained improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of aerospace quality experience.
• Total of 10 years in related technology environment acceptable.
• Senior level requires 15 years in related fields.
• Proven supplier quality and audit experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits, assessments, and surveillance activities
• Initiate, review, and approve supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues, including nonconformances, escapes, and delivery-related concerns.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic performance evaluation.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and lead improvement initiatives based on performance trends.
• Review and present non-conformance reports (NCR) to the Corrective Action Board.
• Support QA Director with maintenance and implementation of the overall Quality System.

Skills

Supplier quality

Audits

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ABOUT APPLIED AEROSPACE:

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights - and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Brief Description

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights - and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Overview Of Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that purchased products and services meet all applicable customers, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role partners closely with Purchasing and Program Engineering to develop suppliers, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits, assessments, and surveillance activities
• Initiate, review, and approve supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues, including nonconformances, escapes, and delivery-related concerns.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic performance evaluation.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and lead improvement initiatives based on performance trends.
• Review and present non-conformance reports (NCR) to the Corrective Action Board.
• Support QA Director with maintenance and implementation of the overall Quality System.

General

• Good working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Working knowledge of GD&T a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of AS9100 or ISO QMS standards and NADCAP special processes a plus.
• Strong computer background, with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Associate - entry level with limited college project experience.
• General - level requires a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience or a total of 10 years’ experience in the related technology environment.
• Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree plus 10 years’ experience or a total of 15 years’ experience in the related technology environment.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law. Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment. Applied Aerospace & Defense ("AA&D") is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law. Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.