Supplier Quality Engineer

Busek • Natick, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Busek Co. Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure purchased materials, components, and services meet company quality requirements and applicable aerospace standards. The role works closely with suppliers and internal Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve supplier quality issues, improve supplier performance, and support delivery of reliable, high-quality spacecraft propulsion systems.

The position evaluates and monitors suppliers, reviews supplier documentation, investigates nonconformances, drives corrective and preventive actions, supports incoming inspection and disposition of nonconforming materials, and maintains supplier quality records and performance metrics. It also supports supplier selection, new product introduction, and changes to materials, components, or manufacturing processes, as well as compliance with applicable aerospace standards such as AS9100D and ISO 9001.

The role is based in Natick, Massachusetts. Due to the nature of work performed under U.S. government contracts and applicable security and contractual requirements, the position is limited to U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related role in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, supplier corrective action processes, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, inspection requirements, and material certifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow quality issues through to resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to maintain accurate technical records.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, space, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and applicable aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience conducting supplier audits or supplier qualification activities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, metrology, and material traceability.
• Experience with nonconformance management, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), 8D problem solving, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with counterfeit parts prevention and configuration management.
• Experience working with precision-machined components, electronic components, fabricated assemblies, or other complex aerospace hardware.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers for compliance with Busek quality requirements, engineering specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and evaluations of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and contractual compliance.
• Review supplier inspection reports, certificates of conformance, material certifications, and other required quality documentation.
• Investigate supplier nonconformances and drive corrective and preventive actions through resolution.
• Work with suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Support review and disposition of nonconforming materials and components with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering on supplier selection, new product introduction, and changes to materials, components, or manufacturing processes.
• Review drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, and inspection criteria to help ensure supplier compliance.
• Support incoming inspection and resolution of material and component discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier quality records, audit documentation, corrective action reports, and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality processes, reduce defects, and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Support compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards, including AS9100D and ISO 9001, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative aerospace and spacecraft propulsion technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time