Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this position:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 7 years in Quality Engineering, preferably in aerospace, manufacturing, or defense.
- Minimum 3 years in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
- Minimum 3 years working in a manufacturing environment that specializes in complex machined components, 3D CAD modeling, and structural welding.
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
- Proficient in FAIRs (AS9102), PPAP, APQP, and SPC.
- Proficient with GD&T fundamentals and application, and engineering drawing interpretation.
- Working knowledge of inspection tools and technologies (CMMs, PCMMs, Romer/Faro Arms).
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to supplier sites, maintaining flexibility in scheduling and assignments. This role may involve travel for up to an estimated 40% of working time.
- Familiarity with NADCAP and special process audits.
- Preferred: CQE, Six Sigma, or ISO Lead Auditor certification.
Job Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures that AGSE vendors/suppliers maintain consistency in quality standards, compliance to ISO:9001 standards, customer specific requirements, and regulatory requirements. This is achieved by managing a robust supplier quality system that includes supplier onboarding, monitoring, auditing, development, and corrective actions that enforce supplier accountability, and foster continuous improvement with a strong supplier relationship. Results will be evident through reduced number of supplier related nonconformances.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain/Buyers on supplier selection, qualification, and development.
- Ensure technical and quality requirements are effectively communicated to suppliers via purchase order flow down, procurement codes, and ERP system information.
- Build strong supplier relationships to align on expectations, standards, and improvement goals.
- Conduct onboarding and surveillance audits, both on-site and remote, to ensure compliance to ISO 9001 standards and AGSE-specific requirements.
- Conduct source inspections, both on-site and remote, to ensure product compliance to AGSE purchase order flow down requirements.
- Monitor and report supplier performance using scorecards and key quality metrics.
- Manage supplier nonconformance (NCMRs), deviation requests, and concession approvals.
- Lead and/or facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities for supplier issues using common analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa.
- Oversee and/or perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 or AGSE-specific requirements.
- Assess and validate special processes that require additional certifications (e.g., welding, plating, heat treating) for compliance in accordance with applicable industry accreditation standards such as NADCAP certifications and AWS Welding certifications.
- Provide quality guidance to suppliers, including reviews of PPAPs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.
- Support New Product Development (NPD) and Introduction (NPI) to ensure supplier readiness from prototype through production.
- Participate in internal and external audits, including ISO, customer, and regulatory bodies.
- Promote continuous improvement and lean practices within AGSE and its supplier base.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years specifically in Supplier Quality Engineering.
- Familiarity with NADCAP and special process audits.
- CQE, Six Sigma, or ISO Lead Auditor certification.
- Proficient in ERP/MRP- Epicor
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions
- Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and operate standard office and inspection equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Visual acuity required for detailed inspection and document review.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments, including noise, chemicals, and machinery.
- Occasional travel required (domestic and international).
Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 plus a discretionary bonus.
While a Company bonus is not guaranteed, this position’s maximum bonus percentage range can be up to 10% of base salary.
Company bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on your performance, the department’s performance and/or the Company’s financial results.
AGSE is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly range that AGSE reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position considers the wide range of factors that AGSE considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that it is not typical for AGSE employees to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards?
- Are yo u proficient in FAIRs (AS9102), PPAP, APQP, and SPC?
- Do you have experience with GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation?
- Do you have working knowledge of inspection tools and technologies (CMMs, PCMMs, Romer/Faro Arms)?
- Are you familiar with ERP/MRP systems?
Education:
Experience:
- Quality Engineering: 3 years (Required)
- ERP/MRP systems: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
