Supplier Quality Engineer(Aerospace)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Summary:

This position is responsible for ensuring supplier-provided components, assemblies, and services meet engineering and quality specifications throughout the product lifecycle. The Supplier Quality Engineer will interface with internal engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and external suppliers to drive supplier selection, process qualification, and continuous performance improvement initiatives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier onboarding and qualification through technical assessments, audits, and process capability evaluations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (RCCA/8D) for supplier-related non-conformances.
• Develop and maintain quality plans including control plans, inspection criteria, and supplier-specific requirements.
• Evaluate and mitigate supply chain risk through process mapping, PFMEA, and supplier process audits.
• Perform capability studies and apply statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Interpret and enforce conformance to mechanical/electrical component specifications, engineering drawings (GD&T), and industry standards.
• Collaborate on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Quality (DFQ) with R&D and Advanced Manufacturing teams.
• Utilize measurement systems and metrology techniques to validate parts and assemblies (e.g., CMM, optical, destructive testing).
• Lead incoming inspection optimization initiatives using risk-based sampling techniques and data-driven methods.
• Ensure compliance with internal QMS standards as well as regulatory/industry requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 depending on context).
• Drive cost of poor quality (CoPQ) reduction efforts through data analysis, process improvements, and supplier engagement.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in quality engineering methodologies: Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, MSA, DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, CAPA, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of production processes such as machining, injection molding, casting, PCBA, and/or composites.
• Hands-on experience with quality tools: Minitab, GAGEtrak, or similar analysis platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation including 2D/3D CAD files, schematics, BOMs, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Competence with ERP systems (SAP experience preferred) and reporting tools (Excel, Access, Power BI, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality inspection standards, including ANSI Z1.4, ISO 2859, and ISO 8015.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent technical discipline); Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or process engineering.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% (domestic and international) for supplier engagement, qualification, and issue resolution.
• Multilingual capability (e.g., French) is an asset in global supplier interface contexts.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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