Associate Supplier Quality Engineer (USI6) (3356)

SUMMARY: The Supplier Quality Engineer assists in supporting quality strategy and programs. Responsibilities include learning and applying quality standards, assisting with inspections of materials, equipment, processes, and products, and supporting quality documentation and control systems. This role works under the close supervision of senior quality staff and managers, supporting quality measures for assigned product lines or supplier accounts. A successful Associate Supplier Quality Engineer should be eager to develop troubleshooting skills and help ensure that processes and products meet established quality standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the application of quality standards under guidance
• Supporting basic quality control system tasks
• Assisting in creating and maintaining quality documentation
• Assisting with preparing supplier quality reports and meeting materials
• Compiling and organizing quality and supplier performance data (e.g., scorecards, SCAR logs) for review by senior staff
• Performing routine inspections and tests of materials, equipment, processes, and products under guidance
• Supporting department staff in implementing controls and improvements
• Helping monitor workflows, processes, and products for compliance with company quality and safety policies
• Helping identify and escalate potential supplier quality issues and risks
• Assisting in investigating product or process issues under supervision
• Supporting the documentation and tracking of corrective actions, including supplier corrective action requests (SCARs)
• Assisting with routine communications to external partners (suppliers, customers) as directed
• Assisting with supplier onboarding and audit preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• OR an additional 3 years specific work experience in lieu of degree
• 4 years of relevant/technical work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling applications
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods
• Basic understanding of aviation regulations and quality standards, or willingness to learn
• Ability to support projects and manage small, well-defined tasks
• Requires approximately 25% travel to support business needs

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of quality and compliance work experience
• Exposure to or coursework related to Aviation industry
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS900/AS9120 quality standards and ERP systems

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.
• The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.