Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Experienced quality professional ensuring aerospace supplier compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. Skilled in audits, root cause analysis, FAI, and corrective actions. Proven track record improving supplier performance, relationships, reducing defects, and supporting flight-critical part reliability.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001 and identify root causes of non-conformances for corrective action.
• Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) to validate supplier manufacturing processes, ensuring any deviations are investigated and corrected before production release.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives by analyzing the root cause of quality issues and implementing sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics such as defect rates and delivery delays, and initiate improvement plans when performance falls below acceptable thresholds.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through rigorous assessments, identifying potential risks and ensuring corrective actions are in place before approval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues, ensuring root cause analysis is performed and corrective actions are tracked to closure.
• Review and validate supplier-submitted quality documentation such as PPAPs and control plans, and request revisions or corrective actions when discrepancies are found.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities by analyzing recurring issues and driving corrective actions that enhance supplier quality and reliability.
• Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers to help them understand root causes of quality failures and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL) by regularly evaluating supplier performance, updating qualification status, and ensuring only approved vendors are used for procurement.
• Generate and present supplier quality reports by compiling data on non-conformances, audit findings, and performance trends to support management reviews and strategic decision-making.

Qualification Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial preferred)
• Knowledge: Knowledge of aerospace standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA/EASA regulations
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality in aerospace or a regulated industry
• Success: Demonstrated success in managing supplier relationships and driving quality improvements
• Communication: Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Math Skills: Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, analysis, and draw valid conclusions
• Computer/Office Skills: Microsoft Access, Good Understanding of ERP systems, Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access, Advanced Blueprint Reading
• Technical/Soft Skills: Proficiency in quality tools: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and SPC, Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and supplier audits, Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes, Strong understanding of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system, Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset, Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent activities: Sitting, typing, handling objects, talking/hearing, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10lbs
• Occasional activities: Standing, walking, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25lbs
• Rare activities: Climbing/balancing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50+lbs
• Frequent exposure: Quiet noise
• Occasional exposure: Mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, moderate-to-loud noise levels
• Rare exposure: High places, outdoor weather, electrical shock, vibration, very quiet noise and very loud noise

About Crissair, Inc.

Since 1954, Crissair has manufactured high-quality precision components for nearly every airframe manufacturer and major subcontractor in the industry for both military and commercial aircraft. Crissair’s primary objective is designing, developing and manufacturing superior quality hydraulic, fuel and pneumatic system components of all complexity levels. Strict design specifications and rigorous quality criteria are the essential factors in Crissair’s success. Our deep knowledge and understanding of our markets and customers' industries allow us to adapt and deliver quality relevant products and services. This experience, together with our commitment to a customer-centric culture, is the reason why many of the world's largest companies turn to Crissair as a partner on everything from day-to-day operations to some of the most challenging Aerospace projects around the world.

Compensation And Benefits Offered

Actual base salary offered to the selected applicant will be based on their work location, qualifications, job related skills, relevant education, and training experience. Base salary range: Minimum $83,000 - Maximum $100,000 Depending on experience

• Crissair offers the following benefits to regular full time employees:
• Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• PPE Reimbursement

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Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, gender and gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Please note, the company provides goods and services to the US government under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and must comply with the requirement that all employees be US citizens or Permanent US Residents with valid green cards. We comply with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers. We will not inquire about your criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any criminal history will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Crissair, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at (661) 367-3300.