What You Will Do:As a
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be a key member of our Supplier Quality organization, ensuring that all suppliers meet our stringent quality, compliance, and performance standards. You will manage and improve supplier quality for CCA/PCB, components, materials, and systems critical to aerospace, space, and defense programs. This role supports our AS9100-certified quality management system and is essential for sustaining compliance with industry regulations and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality strategies aligned with AS9100, AS9102, ITAR, and Korry Electronics requirements.
- Conduct supplier audits, evaluations, and capability assessments to ensure adherence to engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC).
- Review and approve supplier documentation, including first articles, inspection plans, and test reports.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics, trends, and nonconformances, driving continuous improvement programs.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to resolve supplier-related quality challenges.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and design changes through supplier readiness assessments and material verification.
- Mentor junior SQE staff and provide technical guidance for cross-functional teams.
- Participate in critical program reviews and customer audits as a subject matter expert in supplier quality.
Preferred Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or related field required; Master's preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of supplier quality engineering experience in the aerospace, defense, or space industry.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Comprehensive understanding of AS9100 family standards and aerospace quality processes.
- Proven competence in supplier auditing, quality system assessments, and process improvement
- Strong Analytical, problem-solving, and statistical analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills, capable of interfacing with suppliers, engineering teams, and customers
Certifications: ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent strongly preferred
Desired Attributes - Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to identify and mitigate risks in supplier processes.
- Proactive and results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to influence supplier behavior and drive improvement.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Committed to supporting quality excellence and maintaining compliance in aerospace and defense programs.
Salary RangePlease note the typical hiring range is $136,000 - $184,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.
Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package: - 401(k) matching
- 12 paid holidays
- Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short term and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Long-term care plan options
- Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
- Vanpool subsidy
- Recognition awards
- Employee referral bonuses
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
