Job DescriptionIf you're driven to solve complex supplier quality challenges and want your work to directly improve product performance, reliability, and delivery-this role puts you at the center of it.
As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead the investigation, analysis, and resolution of supplier-related quality issues while strengthening supplier performance and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
What You'll Own and Drive- Lead validation, qualification, and change control activities through thorough documentation and technical review
- Ensure external production processes align with internal standards for consistency, traceability, and regulatory compliance
- Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, delivery delays, and supplier quality issues quickly and effectively
- Act as the key liaison between internal engineering/operations teams and external manufacturing partners to drive alignment on changes, escalations, and quality expectations
- Manage investigations into externally manufactured product issues, including deviations and change controls
- Confirm effectiveness and long-term sustainability of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Ensure suppliers meet all internal quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
How You'll Make an ImpactYour work will directly:
- Improve supplier quality and product reliability
- Reduce defects, rework, and production disruptions
- Strengthen on-time delivery and supply chain performance
- Enhance regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Drive continuous improvement across supplier operations
What You'll Do:- Resolve supplier quality issues: Investigate, analyze, and drive timely resolution of supplier non-conformances using structured root cause and corrective action methods
- Ensure supplier compliance and performance: Conduct supplier audits, monitor KPIs, and ensure adherence to internal standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement: Analyze defect trends, identify systemic issues, and lead initiatives that improve supplier quality, reliability, and operational efficiency
- Partner cross-functionally: Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to align on requirements, support supplier selection and qualification, and drive performance improvements
- Manage supplier relationships: Build strong partnerships with suppliers, fostering accountability, transparency, and shared quality goals
- Maintain documentation and reporting: Ensure accurate records of investigations, audits, and improvement activities; provide clear, actionable updates to stakeholders
- Mitigate risk and build capability: Identify supplier risks, implement mitigation strategies, and train suppliers on quality standards, processes, and best practices
QualificationsWhat You Bring:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent combination of experience, training, and certifications)
- Experience working with AS9100 and/or ISO9001 - A Must Have!
- At least 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience (aerospace strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and quality control processes
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and strong problem-solving capability
- Ability to travel up to 60%
Additional InformationYou'll love our convenient location just off Route 95 in Sharon, MA, our close-knit team, and our long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
Build Something Bigger With Us.Annual Hiring Range: $93,000-$120,000. Final rate will be determined by relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
