Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our Quality team in Syracuse, NY. This on-site role requires up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential suppliers' capabilities through technical reviews, quality system audits, and site visits to ensure they meet quality requirements.
• Track supplier quality metrics such as defect rates, delivery performance, and compliance to identify improvement opportunities and hold suppliers accountable to quality standards.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans with suppliers to address quality issues, including root cause analysis and preventative measures.
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new supplier products meet design specifications and quality requirements throughout the development process; perform reviews and approve supplier AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Review and approve incoming inspection procedures and ensure proper quality checks are performed on received materials.
• Perform source inspections at supplier facilities.
• Investigate and resolve non-conforming product issues, including initiating corrective actions and managing supplier corrective action plans.
• Utilize statistical tools to analyze quality data, identify trends, and generate reports on supplier performance.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior quality engineers on supplier quality management practices.
• Travel up to 50% annually, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field with six plus years of experience, or a Master's degree with four plus years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with supplier quality management systems and auditing practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage suppliers at all levels.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations for on-site assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Experience driving quality improvements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as Saab is a federal government contractor adhering to drug-free workplace policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Department of War (DoW) programs, procedures, and processes.
• ASQ AS9100/ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor Certification.
• IPC or other relevant industry certifications.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $92,200 - $115,300. The final offer considers factors including role responsibilities, location, market conditions, candidate experience, key skills, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose: to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems supporting the U.S. Armed Forces, the Federal Aviation Administration, and international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.