Supplier Quality Engineer - Firearms Parts QA & Audits

Century International A; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Arms is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee the quality of the US supply base for firearm parts. You will conduct on-site quality system audits, first article inspections and source inspections, and manage incoming inspections and defect communications.

The role requires hands-on QA leadership, root cause analysis, supplier corrective actions, and collaboration with internal customers. Training of inspectors and ISO compliance are key duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• General mechanical ability is required.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Interact effectively with peers, staff and all levels of Management.
• Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong understanding of Trigonometry and Mathematics
• Experience with Industry Sampling Plans
• Demonstrated ability to use standard measurement tools, height stands and optical comparators

Responsibilities

• Conducts supplier on-site quality system audits.
• Conducts Source inspections to product specifications both domestically and internationally.
• 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 supplier defects.
• Maintains record of non-conforming materials.
• Creates, issues and accepts supplier corrective action requests.
• Reviews, approves and communicates First Article inspection results to internal customers and suppliers.
• Trains new Quality Control inspectors.

Skills

General mechanical ability

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Mathematics (Trigonometry)

Quality sampling knowledge

Use of measurement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Industry Sampling Plans

Job description

Century Arms is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee the quality of the US supply base for firearm parts. You will conduct on-site quality system audits, first article inspections and source inspections, and manage incoming inspections and defect communications.

The role requires hands-on QA leadership, root cause analysis, supplier corrective actions, and collaboration with internal customers. Training of inspectors and ISO compliance are key duties.