As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our supply base. You will lead supplier quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance supplier performance. Your expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and supplier development will be key to optimizing supply chain efficiency and product quality.
You Will:
Supplier Quality Management & Improvement
Oversee supplier quality management programs, ensuring alignment with company standards and industry regulations.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate Quality Management Systems (QMS) and manufacturing processes.
Develop and implement supplier quality improvement initiatives to enhance on-time delivery (OTD) and reduce scrap, rework, and repair costs.
Lead problem-solving teams, utilizing Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies to address supplier non-conformances.
Analyze technical data, including engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase orders, to ensure supplier compliance.
Support internal manufacturing and customer complaint investigations related to supplier-sourced parts.
Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102.
Develop and enforce inspection criteria for receiving inspections and supplier validation.
Conduct and support Material Review Board (MRB) and Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes.
Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous process improvements and variation reduction.
Supplier Collaboration & Performance Monitoring
Facilitate supplier qualification, selection, and approval processes.
Review purchase orders to ensure accurate requirement flow-down to suppliers.
Develop and track supplier metrics, driving accountability and continuous performance improvement.
Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, ISO 9001, and other applicable quality standards.
You Have:
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality management and supply chain improvements.
Strong background in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa, Pareto, Fault Tree Analysis, etc.).
Expertise in reading blueprints, GD&T, and technical documentation.
Hands-on experience with raw materials, machining, heat treating, anodizing, painting, NDT, and other manufacturing processes.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives within a supplier base.
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as AS9100, Nadcap, ISO 9001.
Experience with PPAP, PVI (DVI), and AS9102 FAI processes.
Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive supplier accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with flight-critical components and major aerospace OEM requirements (e.g., Boeing, Airbus).
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Knowledge of contract flow-down requirements in the aerospace and defense industry.
Familiarity with automated measuring equipment and statistical control plans.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Quality, or related discipline).
ASQ certification or extensive verifiable experience in lieu of a degree.
Master's degree is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $87,000 - $109,000 (based on experience, skills, and market location).
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
Professional growth opportunities within a global aerospace & defense leader.
About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense
CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance fluid and motion control products for the aerospace and defense industries. Our products are integral to commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin-aisle airliners, regional jets, military transports, fighters, rotorcraft, and unmanned systems. We also serve shipboard and ground vehicle applications.
With business units in Corona, CA; Warren, MA; Hauppauge, NY; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco, we are a globally recognized leader in high-precision engineered solutions. CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, CA, and our parent company, CIRCOR International, is based in Burlington, MA.
CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We welcome applications from Females, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.