Supplier Quality Engineer – Firearms & On-Site Audits

Century Arms; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Arms in Fairfax, VT is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee the quality of the supply base for manufactured firearm parts. You will conduct on-site audits, first article inspections, and source inspections, while shaping incoming inspection strategies.

The role requires root-cause analysis, non-conformance management, and training of QA inspectors, with adherence to ISO standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• HS or GED graduate.
• General mechanical ability is required.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Interact with peers and management.
• Experience with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of Trigonometry and Mathematics.
• Experience with Industry Sampling Plans.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts supplier on-site quality system audits.
• Conducts Source inspections to product specifications.
• Conducts onsite First Article inspections.
• Creates and executes Incoming Inspection plans for firearms and parts.
• Screens defective material for identified non-conformances.
• Identifies problems and conducts Root Cause analysis to eliminate defects.
• Maintains record of non-conforming materials.
• Creates, issues and accepts supplier corrective action requests.
• Reviews, approves and communicates First Article inspection results.
• Arranges disposition of Non-conforming material.
• Trains new Quality Control inspectors.
• Delegates priority inspections within QA team.
• Adheres to ISO standards and safety policies.
• Keeps workstation clean and reports safety issues.
• Participates in 5S workflow.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Problem-solving

Team interaction

Trigonometry

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

HS or GED

Tools

Height stands

Optical comparators

Job description

Century Arms in Fairfax, VT is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee the quality of the supply base for manufactured firearm parts. You will conduct on-site audits, first article inspections, and source inspections, while shaping incoming inspection strategies.

The role requires root-cause analysis, non-conformance management, and training of QA inspectors, with adherence to ISO standards and safety policies.