Supplier Quality Engineer [SQE]

World View•Tucson, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

World View Enterprises is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive the technical qualification, continuous improvement, and rigorous quality oversight of our global supply chain. This role serves as the primary technical interface between World View Engineering, Operations, and our supplier network. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced aerospace quality methodologies to mitigate risk, resolve product discrepancies, and ensure full compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent technical experience.
10+ years of preferred experience in an Aerospace, Defense, or Aviation supplier quality engineering role.
Deep working knowledge of aerospace and automotive quality frameworks, specifically AS9100, AS9110, IATF-16949, and AS9145 (APQP/PPAP).
Proven expertise performing root cause analysis and navigating material review boards (RCCA, FRB, CAB, CCB processes).
Excellent statistical analysis, quality assurance skills, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) comprehension.
Demonstrated ability to independently plan, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload across multiple moving projects to support rapid engineering development and operations.
Strong manufacturing environment acumen with a proven track record of visiting vendor facilities, assessing technical lines, and establishing collaborative but firm quality boundaries.
Exceptional liaison and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical defects into clear engineering requirements and executive summaries.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certification as a CSQP (Certified Supplier Quality Professional) or CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the supplier onboarding and approval process, evaluating technical capabilities and quality management systems.
Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) tools per AS9145 to drive successful qualification of new suppliers, components, and products.
Schedule and perform comprehensive supplier quality system and process audits; verify compliance with company requirements, AS9100, and federal regulations.
Manage the intake, technical review, and risk assessment of Supplier Change Requests (SCR).
Monitor, analyze, and communicate supplier performance metrics, maintaining detailed reports on defect rates, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and systemic flaws.
Work with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in their manufacturing controls, focusing on failure mode analysis (FMEA), process monitoring, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
Implement targeted supplier development programs to improve process efficiency, reduce defect rates, and elevate underperforming vendors.
Support operations on supplier-related performance issues. Lead formal material reviews, verify containment activities, and drive robust 8D corrective action investigations.
Partner with World View Engineering and supplier technical teams to resolve discrepancies in product specifications, clarify design intent, and evaluate cost-reduction/producibility opportunities.
Refine incoming inspection criteria, review vendor documentation, and provide technical guidance on product testing and defect identification.
Serve as a key technical liaison to communicate critical supplier risks, metrics, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.