Supplier Quality Manager

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing•Dickinson, ND

25d

About The Position

As Supplier Quality Manager at KMM, you will strengthen the supply base by qualifying suppliers, improving their performance, and protecting product integrity from initial supplier contact through receiving inspection. You will help ensure reliable supplier quality and delivery while reducing supply chain risk. The role works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing leaders, and suppliers to resolve issues, develop supplier capabilities, and support uninterrupted production. You will provide strategic leadership that reinforces disciplined execution, AS9100D compliance, and the seven QMS principles. The role includes leading supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring; managing supplier KPIs and performance trends; driving corrective action and cross-functional problem solving; and identifying and mitigating supplier-related risks affecting cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments. You will also strengthen the Operational Excellence System across multiple production areas, coach Supplier Quality team members, and represent Supplier Quality in internal and external audits. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or operational field, at least five years of relevant experience, and at least two years of leadership or supervisory experience. Preferred experience includes aerospace cable or wire harness assembly or work in AS9100-driven environments. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical or operational field.
At least 5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or operations.
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of AS9100D, QMS principles, and aerospace quality standards, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001.
Solid analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Experience with Lean/continuous improvement tools such as Kaizen Burst, SKP, VSM, 5S, Error Proofing, and Standard Work.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace cable or wire harness assembly.
Experience in AS9100-driven environments.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Drive corrective action and cross-functional problem solving using AS9100D clause-level expertise.
Strengthen the Operational Excellence System across multiple production areas.
Set and manage supplier KPIs, review trends, and drive accountability.
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing leaders to align priorities.
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks affecting cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments.
Coach and develop Supplier Quality team members.
Represent Supplier Quality during internal and external audits and ensure adherence to controlled processes.
Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and support supplier capability development.