Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor

Unidor • Lynnwood, WA

17h

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor implements and directs supplier quality assurance efforts to ensure components and other materials received from suppliers meet organizational and customer quality requirements. The position manages the compliance profile and quality performance of the Lynnwood supply base.

The supervisor oversees supplier non-conformance and rejection reporting, corrective action implementation and verification, supplier documentation, receiving inspection criteria, and confirmation of NCR dispositions. The role also partners with cross-functional teams on process controls and improvement, and identifies, assesses, and mitigates operational risks. The supervisor develops Supplier Quality Engineers’ technical capability through training, workshops, certifications, and mentoring in quality standards, tools, systems, audits, corrective actions, and risk management.

This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. When such access is required, only US Persons will be considered due to the organization’s obligations as a US Department of Defense contractor under ITAR. Travel is estimated at 25%. The role is based in a standard office environment, with possible manufacturing operations requiring personal protective equipment. Work is approximately 80% sitting and 20% standing, with lifting and pushing up to 20 pounds and computer use.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of closely related work experience in the defense, space electronics, or high-end aerospace industry.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, process improvement and control techniques, manufacturing best practices, process control, logistics processes including inventory management, engineering management including project management, APQP/PPAP (AS9145), and safety management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage through influence.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of urgency.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management, or another related discipline.
• Where access to Controlled Data or Information is required, must be a US Person.

Nice To Haves

• Certified ISO/AS lead assessor credentials.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall compliance profile and quality performance of the Lynnwood supply base.
• Supervise non-conformance reports and supplier rejection reports, including supplier notification before shipment, review of rejection reports, and confirmation of Material Review Board authority for NCR disposition.
• Ensure corrective actions address root causes, prevent recurrence, are timely, and are verified for effectiveness; maintain records of actions taken.
• Ensure suppliers submit complete and accurate documentation, require revisions to incomplete submissions, and ensure approved or closed NCRs accompany shipments.
• Oversee inspection criteria and ensure receiving inspection teams verify NCR dispositions and completed NCRs accompany parts sent to production or stockrooms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement control plans aligned with process flow diagrams, emphasizing prevention rather than detection.
• Plan and control operational risks by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that exceed acceptable criteria; conduct annual risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Develop Supplier Quality Engineers’ technical skills through training in quality standards, root cause analysis, statistical process control, QMS software, supplier audits, corrective actions, and risk management.
• Conduct or arrange regular technical workshops, certifications, hands-on training, and mentoring to keep the team current with industry practices and technologies.
• Travel as required; estimated travel is 25%.
• Use required safety equipment during manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement, eligible after 6 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager