Supplier Quality Manager

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc.; Dickinson (ND); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. is recruiting a Supplier Quality Manager to strengthen its supply base, qualify suppliers, and protect product integrity from first contact through receiving inspection.

You will drive supplier quality and delivery while reducing risk, collaborating with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to resolve issues and foster capability development. You’ll provide strategic leadership to ensure disciplined execution, AS9100D compliance, and adherence

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical/operational field
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or operations
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of AS9100D, QMS principles, and aerospace quality standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001)
• Experience with Lean/CI tools such as Kaizen Burst, SKP, VSM, 5S, Error Proofing, and Standard Work

Responsabilidades

• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Drive corrective action and cross-functional problem solving using AS9100D clause-level expertise
• Strengthen the Operational Excellence System across multiple production areas
• Set and manage supplier KPIs; review trends and drive accountability
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing Leaders to keep priorities aligned
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks that impact cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments
• Coach and develop Supplier Quality team members
• Represent Supplier Quality during internal and external audits and ensure adherence to controlled processes

Conocimientos

Leadership

AS9100D knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Kaizen

VSM

5S

Descripción del empleo

Your Mission

As Supplier Quality Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening KMM's supply base-qualifying suppliers, improving performance, and protecting product integrity from first contact through receiving inspection. You'll help drive reliable supplier quality and delivery while reducing supply chain risk. This role works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and our suppliers to resolve issues, support capability development, and keep production running smoothly.

Your Mission

As Supplier Quality Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening KMM's supply base-qualifying suppliers, improving performance, and protecting product integrity from first contact through receiving inspection. You'll help drive reliable supplier quality and delivery while reducing supply chain risk. This role works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and our suppliers to resolve issues, support capability development, and keep production running smoothly.

You’ll bring strategic leadership that reinforces disciplined execution, AS9100D compliance, and the 7 QMS Principles across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Drive corrective action and cross-functional problem solving using AS9100D clause-level expertise
• Strengthen the Operational Excellence System across multiple production areas
• Set and manage supplier KPIs; review trends and drive accountability
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing Leaders to keep priorities aligned
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks that impact cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments
• Coach and develop Supplier Quality team members
• Represent Supplier Quality during internal and external audits and ensure adherence to controlled processes

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical/operational field
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or operations
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of AS9100D, QMS principles, and aerospace quality standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001)
• Solid analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience with Lean/CI tools such as Kaizen Burst, SKP, VSM, 5S, Error Proofing, and Standard Work

Preferred:

Experience in aerospace cable or wire harness assembly or AS9100-driven environments.

A Day in This Role

Your day starts with a quick check on supplier performance and incoming inspection activity. You'll move between focused analysis and hands-on collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality. When an issue arises, you'll lead a calm, structured response and help guide suppliers toward stronger capability. By the end of the day, you're turning what you've learned into clear direction that supports stable production and dependable customer outcomes.

Why KMM

KMM builds mission-critical aerospace components used in commercial aircraft, military platforms, space exploration, and advanced weapons systems. Excellence is part of who we are—and you'll be joining a team that takes pride in delivering reliable, high-quality products.

Rewards That Matter

Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Competitive Salary
• PTO
• Snack/Drink Room
• Employee Discounts Ready to raise the bar on supplier quality? Join a team that keeps the world connected and secure.

Pre-employment drug screen required.