QUALITY SUPPLIER TECHNICIAN III with Security Clearance

Duties/Responsibilities

• C Conduct on-site and remote supplier audits to ensure compliance with contractual, engineering, and quality system requirements (ISO/AS standards).
• A Assess supplier capabilities and identify risks.
• I Initiate, track, and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• C Work closely with suppliers to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• E Evaluate First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, inspection records, certifications, and other quality documentation to ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements.
• V Verify that incoming materials and components meet specifications. Coordinate with internal QA and production teams on acceptance, rejection, or containment actions.
• M Monitor supplier quality metrics such as defect rates, on-time delivery, and responsiveness. Partner with suppliers to improve performance and reduce defects.
• V Validate that supplier processes for structural, mechanical, and composite components meet design specifications and industry standards.
• R Work with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues and support new product introductions or changes.
• E Evaluate new and existing suppliers for quality risk, capability, and capacity. Support supplier selection and approval processes.
• D Document supplier performance, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• P Provide regular reporting to leadership on supplier quality trends and risks.

Basic Requirements

• B Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field
• S 5-7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, or Production
• T Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• P Proven experience working directly with external suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Q Strong background in supplier audits, quality management, and corrective action processes
• P Support incoming inspection, supplier development, and risk mitigation efforts
• H Strong understanding of composite materials, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and bonded structures
• L Familiarity with non-destructive inspection (NDI/NDT) methods for composites (ultrasonic, visual, tap testing, etc.)
• D High attention to detail and inspection accuracy
• A Ability to make independent quality decisions in a fast-paced sustainment environment
• C Strong communication skills for clearly documenting and escalating issues

Preferred Qualifications

• C Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
• A ASQ certifications
• N NDT certification
• S Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent)
• R Experience with root cause analysis tools.

Physical Requirements

• P Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
• H Ability to use hands and arms for repetitive inspection and measuring tasks.
• V Visual ability to inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, defects, and workmanship.
• M Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
• C Perceiving differences in wire and indicator light colors
• O Operating hand and power tools
• L Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds
• F Working in confined spaces and around aircraft
• A Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required