Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Drive quality and continuous improvement in a growing aerospace environment. Partner across teams to strengthen performance and customer satisfaction.

Our client is a leading aerospace and industrial distribution organization supporting highly regulated industries with mission-critical products and services. They are committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, operating within AS9100D and ISO 90001 quality environments. Their culture emphasizes collaboration, Lean thinking, problem-solving, and quality-driven decision-making.

Job Description

• Serve as the subject matter expert for customer and contractual quality requirements, ensuring accurate flow-down across operational and procurement teams.
• Interpret customer specifications, quality clauses, and compliance requirements to support business operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality procedures, inspection standards, work instructions, and training materials.
• Support contract review activities and provide guidance on heightened inspection requirements.
• Coordinate customer source inspections and serve as a key quality contact for customer interactions.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Lead corrective action investigations using methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Manage CAPA activities and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Establish visual management systems and participate in daily quality reviews and operational meetings.
• Develop inspection processes and train quality personnel on inspection and compliance requirements.
• Investigate nonconforming material and drive containment, disposition, and corrective action activities.
• Monitor quality metrics, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Manage supplier corrective actions and evaluate supplier responses for effectiveness.
• Support supplier qualification programs and maintain supplier performance metrics.
• Review First Article Inspection Reports and quality documentation as required.
• Lead RMA investigations and root cause analysis efforts to improve customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Product Management, Asset Management, and Operations teams to improve quality performance and business results.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process capability, and operational excellence.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience within aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or other regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, Poka-Yoke, process capability analysis, and Gage R&R methodologies.
• Experience managing supplier quality programs and supplier corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results without direct authority.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to cross-functional leadership projects within a growing aerospace-focused organization.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and employee development.

Job summary: