Supplier Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Salary : $130k - $145k (DOE)

Department : Quality Assurance

Job Type : Full-Time

About the Role

Our aerospace client is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join their manufacturing team. The SQE will be responsible for evaluating and auditing supplier processes to ensure compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality expectations. This role requires close collaboration with suppliers and internal engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality components and assemblies that meet stringent aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct process audits at supplier facilities to assess quality systems, manufacturing practices, and compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific standards.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, including initial audits and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Lead investigations of non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues related to welding, special processes, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and program management to support new product introduction (NPI) and supplier readiness.
• Ensure supplier processes are capable and controlled for critical aerospace components, welding documentation, and special processes.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements and related documentation.
• Monitor and report supplier performance metrics, including PPAP / FAI results, delivery quality, and responsiveness.
• Support compliance with ITAR / EAR, DFARS, and customer audit requirements.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills