Supplier Quality Engineer [SQE]

World view; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

World View is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in Tucson, AZ to lead technical qualification and quality oversight of our global supply chain. You will interface with Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP execution, supplier audits, and continuous improvement, with a focus on defect reduction, process capability, and cross-functional collaboration within a defense-focused

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years in aerospace/defense supplier quality preferred.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100/AS9110/IATF-16949/AS9145 (APQP/PPAP).
• ASQ CSQP or CQE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and approvals.
• Apply APQP and PPAP per AS9145 for new suppliers and components.
• Perform supplier quality audits for compliance (AS9100, regs).
• Manage supplier change requests (SCR) and risk assessments.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and COPQ.
• Drive SPC, FMEA, and continuous improvement with suppliers.
• Coordinate corrective actions and 8D investigations cross-functionally.

Skills

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Statistical analysis

Project management

Supplier engagement

Communication

Education

BS in engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

APQP/PPAP

RCCA/FRB/CAB/CCB

Quality audits

Job description

$75,000 - $85,000 a year

Supplier Quality Engineer [SQE]

Tucson, AZ

Company Overview

World View is building a new kind of intelligence company, one designed for a world where speed, autonomy, and decision advantage matter more than ever. By combining multi-domain platforms, advanced sensing, secure networks, and AI-enabled analytics, World View helps defense, government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision-ready insights when and where they matter most.

World View is a U.S. based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S. made, U.S. delivered capabilities for the Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. The division brings together advanced autonomous systems, mission technologies, and intelligence solutions that help customers create persistent awareness, operate with confidence, and make faster decisions in complex and contested environments.

The Stratospheric ISR business unit within World View is focused on one of the most unique mission areas in aerospace and defense: manufacturing and operating high-altitude stratospheric balloon systems. Few companies in the world can do this work at operational scale. That means our teams are not simply maintaining existing systems; they are building new capabilities, solving first-of-their-kind challenges, and helping define what persistent.

About the Role

World View is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive the technical qualification, continuous improvement, and rigorous quality oversight of our global supply chain. This role serves as the primary technical interface betweenWorld View Engineering, Operations, and our supplier network. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced aerospace quality methodologies to mitigate risk, resolve product discrepancies, and ensure full compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Qualification & Development

• Execute Supplier Approvals: Lead the supplier onboarding and approval process, evaluating technical capabilities and quality management systems.
• APQP & PPAP Implementation: Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) tools per AS9145 to drive successfulqualificationof new suppliers, components, and products.
• Supplier Audits: Schedule and perform comprehensive supplier quality system and process audits; verify compliance with company requirements, AS9100, and federal regulations.
• Supplier Change Management: Manage the intake, technical review, and risk assessment of Supplier Change Requests (SCR).

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Metrics & Reporting: Monitor, analyze, and communicate supplier performance metrics,maintainingdetailed reports on defect rates, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and systemic flaws.
• Statistical Controls: Work with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in their manufacturing controls, focusing on failure mode analysis (FMEA), process monitoring, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
• Development Initiatives: Implement targeted supplier development programs to improve process efficiency, reduce defect rates, and elevate underperforming vendors.

Corrective Actions & Cross-Functional Liaison

• Root Cause & Containment: Support operations on supplier-related performance issues. Lead formal material reviews, verify containment activities, and drive robust 8D corrective action investigations.
• Engineering Liaison: Partner with World View Engineering and supplier technical teams to resolve discrepancies in product specifications, clarify design intent, and evaluate cost-reduction/producibility opportunities.
• Receiving Inspection Support: Refine incoming inspection criteria, review vendor documentation, andprovidetechnical guidance on product testing and defect identification.
• Executive Reporting: Serve as a key technical liaison to communicate critical supplier risks, metrics, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Background

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent technical experience.
• Industry Experience: 10+ years of preferred experience in an Aerospace, Defense, or Aviationsupplierquality engineering role.
• Standards Expertise: Deep working knowledge of aerospace and automotive quality frameworks, specifically AS9100, AS9110, IATF-16949, and AS9145 (APQP/PPAP).
• Professional Certification: ASQ certification as a CSQP (Certified Supplier Quality Professional) or CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) is highly desirable.

Technical & Behavioral Skills

• Problem-Solving Expert: Provenexpertiseperforming root cause analysis and navigating material review boards (RCCA, FRB, CAB, CCB processes).
• Data-Driven: Excellent statistical analysis, quality assuranceskills, andgeometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) comprehension.
• Project Management:Demonstratedability to independently plan, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload across multiple moving projects to support rapid engineering development and operations.
• Supplier Engagement: Strong manufacturing environment acumen with a proventrack recordof visiting vendor facilities, assessing technical lines, andestablishingcollaborative but firm quality boundaries.
• Communication: Exceptional liaison and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical defects into clear engineering requirements and executive summaries.

What We Offer

You willwork side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person, not just a team member.

Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with an on-site environment that keeps manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and program teamsclosely connectedto the mission.

We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.

Some Final Notes

Thedescriptiongives you a sense of what the positioninvolves, butis notan exhaustive list.We area growing and evolving team,which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of whatmakeour work exciting!

At World View, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger.