Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering

Role Description

The Senior Specialist, Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for assessing and improving supplier capabilities, process controls, and performance to meet contractual, customer, and internal requirements. This role works closely with assigned suppliers to evaluate compliance with applicable Nadcap and special process requirements, develop special process surveys, and identify and address gaps in supplier processes. The Supplier Development Engineer collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and program teams to implement sustainable improvements that support program and business goals. The position requires frequent supplier engagement and travel to support supplier assessments and development activities. This position is fully remote, from any location in the continental US. There is an up to 80% travel requirement for this role.

Work onsite at supplier facilities with supplier personnel and cross-functional teams to assess manufacturing capabilities, evaluate process controls, and identify opportunities to improve quality, delivery, and operational performance.

Understand and apply applicable Nadcap accreditation criteria and supplier special process requirements, including contractual requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.

Create and maintain special process surveys and assessment checklists based on applicable requirements.

Identify gaps in supplier processes, documentation, equipment controls, and personnel qualifications.

Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement improvement plans with defined actions, owners, milestones, and performance measures.

Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and supplier teams to ensure requirements are understood and supplier development priorities align with program and business goals.

Participate in Early Supplier Engagement activities, including Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan development, to identify and mitigate supplier risks.

Perform supplier investigations and support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Support supplier scorecard and rating processes, participate in periodic performance reviews, and lead Return-to-Green initiatives for underperforming suppliers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field with 6 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 4 years of prior related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 10 years of prior related experience.

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.

Ability to travel regionally and nationally, including vehicle travel over 150 miles and air travel, up to 80% of the time.

Requirements

Experience in aerospace manufacturing, supplier development, or supplier quality engineering.

Working knowledge of Nadcap accreditation requirements and special processes such as heat treating, chemical processing, welding, nondestructive testing, or coatings.

Ability to interpret special process requirements and translate them into supplier surveys, assessment criteria, and actionable improvement plans.

Experience conducting supplier process assessments and supporting audit preparation and corrective action closure.

Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action development, and continuous improvement methodologies.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and develop data-driven action plans.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical requirements and assessment findings.

Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Standard and AS9102.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance if required by program.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance.

401(k) match.

Flexible spending accounts.

EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Education assistance.

Parental leave.

Paid time off.

Company-paid holidays.