Supplier Quality & Product Assurance Liaison

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier action plans, priorities, and milestone progress.
• Verify proper execution of work instructions, processes, and procedures on the production floor.
• Maintain configuration control and ensure documentation accuracy throughout product lifecycle. Ensure all requirement deviations are documented and communicated to quality group.
• Oversee inspections and testing to confirm compliance with standards.
• Ensure timely Data Pack delivery and closure of supplier nonconformity reports with effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify discrepancies between customer requirements and supplier inspection criteria.
• Track and validate implementation of corrective actions and repair/rework documentation.
• Ensure Product requirements are applied across design, qualification, manufacturing, and testing phases at the supplier site.
• Verify compliance with all applicable quality requirements for procured items.
• Support supplier QMS development per ISO9001/EN9001/AS9001 standards, including:
• Configuration/document control
• QMS maturity
• Process adherence and maturity
• NRB action closure
• Production-line continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, Aerospace, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or product assurance—preferably within the aerospace or high-reliability industries.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable aerospace standards, including:
• ISO 9001
• EN 9100 / AS 9100
• Configuration management
• Documentation and change control
• Process audits and process maturity assessments
• Root cause analysis and corrective action (5-Why, 8D, Ishikawa, etc.)
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience conducting or supporting: Product inspections, Qualification and acceptance testing, Nonconformity management (NCR, NRB, CAPA activities),
• Demonstrated ability to work onsite with suppliers and influence their quality performance through guidance, oversight, and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production line workflows.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to interface between suppliers and internal customer quality teams.
• Ability to travel as needed to supplier locations.