Supplier Quality Specialist - Machining (R6584)

The role

You will qualify, audit and review suppliers of machined parts, and make sure they meet quality, engineering and regulatory requirements. You will also lead corrective actions and work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain and Program teams on supplier quality risks.

What you will do

• Run supplier qualification, risk assessments, performance reviews, audits and source inspections for the machining supply base
• Make sure suppliers meet quality management system, engineering, customer, contractual and regulatory requirements
• Escalate significant supplier quality risks and direct SCARs and supplier recovery plans
• Work with cross-functional teams on producibility, design for manufacturability and process capability
• Improve supplier quality processes, business systems, data analytics and continuous improvement

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related technical field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 and aerospace and defense supplier quality requirements
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis and structured problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone analysis)
• Experience with supplier qualification, supplier development, PPAP and First Article Inspection, including AS9102
• Understanding of ITAR, EAR, DFARS and other requirements for aerospace and defense suppliers
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, executive communication and supplier relationship management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to travel to Shield AI manufacturing locations and supplier sites domestically and, as needed, internationally, up to about 20% of the time

Nice to have

• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Hands-on machining and inspection experience
• ASME GDTP certification (Technologist, Senior or equivalent)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or equivalent
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience leading supplier quality functions in a high-growth aerospace, defense, autonomy, robotics or advanced manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting production and qualification of complex electromechanical, electronic, precision-machined, composite or avionics hardware

Before you apply

• Travel up to about 20% of the time, domestic and, as needed, international

About the company

Shield AI is the employer for this role. The posting describes machining supplier quality work across its manufacturing locations and supplier sites.