Supplier Quality Engineer

hexcel; Washington; On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Hexcel seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer in Kent, WA to lead supplier quality activities, audits and process validation ensuring AS9100 compliance. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing to qualify suppliers, mitigate risk and drive product integrity at scale.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in quality engineering, and strong leadership with experience in PPAP/APQP and data analytics. Lean/Six Sigma preferred; ASQ CQE desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required; master's preferred.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, compliance requirements, and supplier quality methodologies.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP processes and risk-based supplier management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills; ability to drive supplier accountability and cross-functional alignment.
• Proficiency with digital quality tools, data analytics, predictive methods, and supplier performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Define supplier-oriented quality plans, inspection criteria, and verified requirements; maintain supplier quality documentation.
• Communicate quality standards to internal teams and suppliers; foster customer-supplier relationships.
• Review and disposition supplier non-conformances; lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; support MRB activities.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and ongoing surveillance; ensure corrective action closure and supplier requalification decisions.
• Lead supplier-focused quality planning and cross-functional initiatives related to risk mitigation and supply chain capability improvement.
• Develop and implement supplier quality strategies, development plans, and global alignment programs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to evaluate supplier capability and integrate quality requirements into procurement activity.
• Utilize predictive analytics and supplier metrics to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Mentor junior QEs and lead supplier development projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MBD

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Kent, WA location.

You will support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations and lead supplier quality activities including inspection planning, engineering change management, BOM configuration control, and supplier process validation to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements. You will work closely with Purchasing/Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to qualify suppliers, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include leading technical review boards, approving specifications and quality plans, evaluating corrective actions, and conducting supplier audits. This role is ideal for a technically strong quality professional who thrives in cross-functional environments and is motivated to improve supplier performance and product integrity at scale.

Summary pay range: $77,968 - $130,228 annual salary.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct. Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to define supplier-oriented quality plans, inspection criteria, and incoming verification requirements; maintain supplier quality documentation.
• Communicate supplier quality standards and expectations to internal teams and suppliers; foster effective customer and supplier relationships.
• Review and disposition supplier non-conformances; lead containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; support MRB activities related to purchased materials.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and ongoing surveillance; evaluate audit results, ensure corrective action closure, and contribute to supplier approval and re-qualification decisions.
• Lead supplier-focused strategic quality planning and cross-functional initiatives related to risk mitigation, compliance, and supply chain capability improvement.
• Develop, refine, and implement supplier quality strategies, supplier development plans, and global alignment programs.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Buying teams to evaluate supplier capability, support sourcing decisions, establish quality flow-down requirements, and ensure integration of supplier quality considerations into procurement activity.
• Utilize predictive analytics, supplier metrics, and digital quality systems to monitor and enhance supplier performance.
• Mentor lower-level QEs and provide leadership in supplier development projects and supply chain quality improvement efforts.
• Support enterprise-level continuous improvement, innovation initiatives, and alignment to regulatory and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field required; master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, compliance requirements, and supplier quality methodologies.
• Experience with supplier development, PPAP/APQP-based processes, and risk-based supplier management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills; ability to drive supplier accountability and cross-functional alignment.
• Proficiency with digital quality tools, data analytics, predictive methods, and supplier performance metrics.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification strongly preferred; ASQ certifications (CQE preferred) and Lead Auditor training desirable.
• Ability to interpret drawings/specifications (including MBD) and familiarity with precision measurement/inspection methods.
• Experience with composite materials and lean manufacturing is a plus; strong SPC/statistical problem-solving skills preferred.
• Purchasing or buyer experience preferred.

Benefits:

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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