Supplier Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Tempe, Arizona, United States; travel estimated at approximately 50% or more.

Salary: $76,200–$83,000 per year plus bonus.

Company

Aviation technology organization providing sensors, controls, actuators, fluid controls, and motion control subsystems for commercial, defense, and industrial platforms.

What you will do

• Manage supplier quality performance by evaluating metrics, monitoring compliance, and driving product and process improvements.
• Lead investigations into supplier quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualification activities covering manufacturing capability, process controls, and contractual quality requirements.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers on new product introductions, supplier transitions, and process changes.
• Analyze supplier quality trends, identify risks, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 2–4 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, AS9102 FAIRs, control plans, quality measurement methods, GD&T, and measurement systems analysis, particularly for machined components.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management systems, AS9100, ISO 9001, and auditing practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, supplier relationship, and stakeholder-influence skills; ability to manage multiple suppliers independently.

Nice to have

• Aerospace experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee stock purchase plan, referral program, competitive pay, and recognition programs.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture.