Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Hanwha Aerospace USA•Cheshire, CT

76d•$73,500 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hanwha Aerospace USA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the organization’s Supplier Quality Program and improve supply-chain performance by ensuring suppliers have adequate quality programs and inspection methods. The role supports material review, supplier audits and surveillance, supplier corrective action requests, supplier performance ratings, and the development of supplier specifications in coordination with technical groups. The engineer is the primary Supplier Quality contact for PPAP, FAI, and KPC execution, helping prevent qualification and compliance issues from affecting production and delivery. The position is located in Cheshire, Connecticut, and includes supplier travel of up to 30%, primarily domestic with potential international travel. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, at least five years of manufacturing experience, three or more years of quality experience focused on supplier initiatives, and three or more years of supplier quality auditing experience. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Person under U.S. Government definitions and able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data. Knowledge of quality systems and methods, AS9100 and ISO 9000, root-cause investigation, lean practices, and supplier quality processes is important. The job’s essential functions may vary by assignment, work location, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related field.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace experience preferred.
At least 3 years of quality experience primarily focused on supplier initiatives.
At least 3 years of supplier quality auditing experience.
Functional-level ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Strong understanding of quality methods and systems in a manufacturing environment, including root-cause investigation and Lean practices and principles.
Solid understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9000 standards.
Interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal and external suppliers and customers at all levels.
Time-management, communication, technical-writing, presentation-development, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Thorough knowledge of quality methods and systems, including statistics, reliability, sampling, and auditing.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
Ability to travel up to 30% for supplier visits and audits, primarily domestic with potential international travel.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience.
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with continuous-improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing; Green Belt preferred.
Experience with Syteline or Epicor ERP systems is preferred.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Supplier Quality focal point for PPAP, FAI, and KPC execution to prevent qualification or compliance issues from affecting production and delivery.
Analyze supplier performance data to identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
Maintain accurate, current supplier quality records, including supplier audits, certifications, and corrective-action responses.
Work with Procurement to define a Supplier Rating program and establish key Supplier Quality Metrics.
Apply relevant product and customer specifications, flow-down documents, procedures, engineering or process drawings, and regulatory-body requirements to products and suppliers.
Lead the Supplier Quality Assurance program using the Supplier Rating Program, Supplier Quality Metrics, and related tools.
Enhance the Approved Supplier Listing (ASL) database to maintain supplier control and audit compliance.
Issue, monitor, and maintain the Supplier Corrective Action database.
Work with suppliers to resolve problems using Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) tools.
Participate with the Sourcing team in selecting and managing assigned suppliers.
Develop supplier quality policies and procedures as required.
Perform supplier capability and quality/risk assessments.
Benchmark world-class suppliers to support the existing supply base and identify future suppliers.
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as required.