Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

ExoTerra Resource, LLC•Littleton, CO

1d•$110,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer serves as a technical leader across the supplier quality function, responsible for driving supplier quality strategy, developing processes, and leading complex supplier quality initiatives. The position reports to the Quality Manager and is part of the Quality Department based in Littleton, Colorado. This role is onsite in Littleton, Colorado with up to 50% travel to supplier locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
7+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
Demonstrated expertise managing complex supplier quality programs and driving systemic improvements.
Experience developing supplier quality processes, procedures, and training materials.
Strong understanding of AS9100, ITAR, and aerospace industry quality standards.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to leadership.
Candidates must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control and ITAR compliance laws, which require proof that the candidate is a U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
ASQ CQE, CSQP, or equivalent professional certification.
Experience with full product life cycle from R&D to Production and Post-Production.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical supplier quality leader across multiple supplier categories and programs.
Drive supplier quality strategy and performance improvement across the supply base.
Lead resolution of the most complex supplier quality issues, escapes, and systemic problems.
Develop and implement supplier quality processes, tools, and methodologies.
Lead cross-functional teams on major supplier corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide final quality approval of supplier qualifications and ensure system requirements are complete.
Develop training programs and mentor Supplier Quality Engineers at all levels.
Represent Supplier Quality in program reviews, design reviews, and management meetings.