Supplier Quality Engineer

Hexcel • Kent, WA

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About The Position

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.” Hexcel is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Kent, WA location. You will support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations and lead supplier quality activities including inspection planning, engineering change management, BOM configuration control, and supplier process validation to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements. You will work closely with Purchasing/Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to qualify suppliers, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include leading technical review boards, approving specifications and quality plans, evaluating corrective actions, and conducting supplier audits. This role is ideal for a technically strong quality professional who thrives in cross‑functional environments and is motivated to improve supplier performance and product integrity at scale. Summary pay range: $ 77,968 - $ 1 30,228 annual salary. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct. Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to define supplier-oriented quality plans, inspection criteria, and incoming verification requirements; maintain supplier quality documentation. Communicate supplier quality standards and expectations to internal teams and suppliers; foster effective customer and supplier relationships. Review and disposition supplier non-conformances; lead containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; support MRB activities related to purchased materials. Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and ongoing surveillance; evaluate audit results, ensure corrective action closure, and contribute to supplier approval and re-qualification decisions. Lead supplier-focused strategic quality planning and cross-functional initiatives related to risk mitigation, compliance, and supply chain capability improvement. Develop, refine, and implement supplier quality strategies, supplier development plans, and global alignment programs. Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Buying teams to evaluate supplier capability, support sourcing decisions, establish quality flow-down requirements, and ensure integration of supplier quality considerations into procurement activity. Utilize predictive analytics, supplier metrics, and digital quality systems to monitor and enhance supplier performance. Mentor lower-level QEs and provide leadership in supplier development projects and supply chain quality improvement efforts. Support enterprise-level continuous improvement, innovation initiatives, and alignment to regulatory and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field required; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, compliance requirements, and supplier quality methodologies.
• Experience with supplier development, PPAP/APQP-based processes, and risk-based supplier management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills; ability to drive supplier accountability and cross-functional alignment.
• Proficiency with digital quality tools, data analytics, predictive methods, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret drawings/specifications (including MBD) and familiarity with precision measurement/inspection methods.

Nice To Haves

• Lean/Six Sigma certification strongly preferred; ASQ certifications (CQE preferred) and Lead Auditor training desirable.
• Experience with composite materials and lean manufacturing is a plus; strong SPC/statistical problem-solving skills preferred.
• Purchasing or buyer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to define supplier-oriented quality plans, inspection criteria, and incoming verification requirements; maintain supplier quality documentation.
• Communicate supplier quality standards and expectations to internal teams and suppliers; foster effective customer and supplier relationships.
• Review and disposition supplier non-conformances; lead containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; support MRB activities related to purchased materials.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and ongoing surveillance; evaluate audit results, ensure corrective action closure, and contribute to supplier approval and re-qualification decisions.
• Lead supplier-focused strategic quality planning and cross-functional initiatives related to risk mitigation, compliance, and supply chain capability improvement.
• Develop, refine, and implement supplier quality strategies, supplier development plans, and global alignment programs.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Buying teams to evaluate supplier capability, support sourcing decisions, establish quality flow-down requirements, and ensure integration of supplier quality considerations into procurement activity.
• Utilize predictive analytics, supplier metrics, and digital quality systems to monitor and enhance supplier performance.
• Mentor lower-level QEs and provide leadership in supplier development projects and supply chain quality improvement efforts.
• Support enterprise-level continuous improvement, innovation initiatives, and alignment to regulatory and industry standards.

Benefits

• Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees