Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

• Review first piece samples and first article submissions with Engineering and NPI teams as part of the supplier qualification process.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through assessments, audits, and technical reviews.
• Provide training and guidance on supplier quality practices to cross-functional teams.
• Support NPI projects by ensuring supplier readiness and effective supplier quality planning.
• Develop and maintain the supplier quality management system including audits, quality flow-down requirements, scorecards, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and New Product Introduction teams to gather product requirements and ensure that appropriate quality specifications are communicated to suppliers.
• Establish and lead the defect management and corrective action process for supplied product non-conformities.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement activities into future NPI programs.

Requirements

• Clear and professional communication with technical and non-technical users
• Demonstrated experience with FMEAs, control plans, PPAPs, and ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Audit credentials such as ASQ CQA or ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor certification.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in quality and manufacturing.
• Occasional travel may be required (up to 10%)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline..
• PPE is provided; adherence to all safety protocols and environmental controls is mandatory.
• Experience with Costpoint ERP and Arena PLM.
• Excellent communication abilities and effective cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong background in root cause analysis tools including 8D, 5 Why, and DMAIC.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, fast-paced operations in a dynamic environment
• Solid working knowledge of aerospace or industrial quality, inspection, and audit systems and familiarity with quality engineering techniques such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, and ASQ CQE.
• Ability to influence change and adapt quality processes as business needs evolve.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Prior experience in an early-stage, high-growth tech or hardware startup environment.

Benefits

• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
• Accident insurance
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
• Equity grants for new hires
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
• Generous Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Unlimited PTO
• Critical Illness insurance
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance