Engineer, Supplier Quality

About the role

Otto Aerospace is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our Safety and Quality Assurance Office. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, implementing, and executing Supplier Quality programs in support of aerospace product development and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of the Supplier Quality Management System
• Write and maintain all supplier quality documentation, including the Supplier Quality Manual, supplier-related quality procedures, and quality flow-down clauses for procurement activities
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team to qualify, monitor, and develop suppliers to meet company and regulatory requirements
• Develop and execute supplier audit and surveillance programs
• Support supplier selection, source inspection, first article inspection (FAI), and nonconformance resolution activities
• Career growth opportunities both vertically and across the organization
• Support internal quality system activities, such as internal audits, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions
• Coordinate supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify the effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Represent Supplier Quality in internal and external meetings, including supplier reviews and readiness assessments
• Able to travel to supplier locations 25-40% of the time

Requirements

• Strong understanding of AS9100, aerospace supplier quality requirements, and quality system development
• Experience developing and writing supplier quality procedures, manuals, and procurement quality clauses
• Ability to conduct supplier audits and assessments against industry standards and internal requirements
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and root cause/corrective action methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment is highly desirable
• Lead Auditor Certification (AS9100 or ISO 9001) preferred
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, FAI, and other advanced quality planning tools
• Hands-on experience with ERP and quality management systems
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• 3-5+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering in the aerospace or aviation industry

Skills

• Strong understanding of AS9100, aerospace supplier quality requirements, and quality system development
• Experience developing and writing supplier quality procedures, manuals, and procurement quality clauses
• Ability to conduct supplier audits and assessments against industry standards and internal requirements
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and root cause/corrective action methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment is highly desirable
• Lead Auditor Certification (AS9100 or ISO 9001) preferred
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, FAI, and other advanced quality planning tools
• Hands-on experience with ERP and quality management systems
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment

Benefits

The benefits package includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short term disability, voluntary long-term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options. Otto Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.