Supplier Quality Engineer (LA)

About the role

The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in Hadrian's mission to automate precision manufacturing. They define and implement processes for reviewing supplier quality documentation, conduct supplier audits, manage corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across Hadrian's Approved Supplier List (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement processes for reviewing supplier quality documentation (E-Certs, FAIRs, material certifications, dimensional inspection reports) prior to shipment approval.
• Conduct supplier audits (virtual and in-person) to assess capability and ensure compliance with industry (AS9100/NADCAP) and customer quality standards.
• Lead supplier corrective action processes (SCARs), including root cause investigations and resolution of quality escapes.
• Manage Hadrian’s ASL, monitoring approval status and performance.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers through capability assessments, qualification audits, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery performance metrics to identify trends and drive supplier improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, or inspection of mechanical products in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, GD&T, and precision manufacturing quality requirements.
• Experience reviewing quality documentation such as FAIRs, material certifications, and dimensional inspection reports.
• Experience conducting supplier audits or evaluating supplier capabilities.
• Ability to lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with PPAP and structured supplier qualification processes.
• Certification in supplier or quality auditing.
• Experience collaborating with product or software teams to build digital quality workflows or internal quality tools.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies or statistical quality tools.