Supplier Quality & Product Assurance Liaison

ALTEN

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, Aerospace, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering, ideally in aerospace or high-reliability sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and aerospace standards such as ISO 9001, EN 9100, AS 9100.
  • Hands-on experience with configuration management and documentation control.
  • Proficient in root cause analysis methodologies including 5-Why, 8D, and Ishikawa.
  • Experience in product inspections and nonconformity management activities.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor supplier action plans and track milestone progress.
  • Verify execution of work instructions on the production floor.
  • Ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Oversee compliance inspections and testing against standards.
  • Ensure timely resolution of supplier nonconformity reports.
  • Identify and document discrepancies between customer requirements and supplier criteria.
  • Support supplier QMS development in line with ISO9001/EN9001/AS9001 standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-reliability sector such as aerospace.
  • Engage in a role that emphasizes continuous improvement methods.
  • Chance to influence supplier quality performance directly on site.
  • Travel allowances for supplier visits are implied.
  • Professional development in Quality Management Systems and aerospace standards.
Full Job Description
As a Supplier Quality & Product Assurance Liaison you will be responsible for; • Monitor supplier action plans, priorities, and milestone progress. • Verify proper execution of work instructions, processes, and procedures on the production floor. • Maintain configuration control and ensure documentation accuracy throughout product lifecycle. Ensure all requirement deviations are documented and communicated to quality group. • Oversee inspections and testing to confirm compliance with standards. • Ensure timely Data Pack delivery and closure of supplier nonconformity reports with effective corrective/preventive actions. • Identify discrepancies between customer requirements and supplier inspection criteria. • Track and validate implementation of corrective actions and repair/rework documentation. • Ensure Product requirements are applied across design, qualification, manufacturing, and testing phases at the supplier site. • Verify compliance with all applicable quality requirements for procured items. • Support supplier QMS development per ISO9001/EN9001/AS9001 standards, including: • Configuration/document control • QMS maturity • Process adherence and maturity • NRB action closure • Production-line continuous improvement Support industrialization by identifying and mitigating production risks. Qualifications; • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, Aerospace, or related technical discipline. • 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or product assurance-preferably within the aerospace or high-reliability industries. • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable aerospace standards, including: • ISO 9001 • EN 9100 / AS 9100 Hands-on experience with: • Configuration management • Documentation and change control • Process audits and process maturity assessments • Root cause analysis and corrective action (5-Why, 8D, Ishikawa, etc.) • Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, specifications, and inspection criteria. • Experience conducting or supporting: Product inspections, Qualification and acceptance testing, Nonconformity management (NCR, NRB, CAPA activities), Demonstrated ability to work onsite with suppliers and influence their quality performance through guidance, oversight, and continuous improvement methods. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production line workflows. • Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to interface between suppliers and internal customer quality teams. • Ability to travel as needed to supplier locations. Salary Range: $80K-$110K The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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