Supply Chain Quality Engineer

Immediately Hiring: Supply Chain Quality Engineer
Company: Dayton-Granger Inc.
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 (Relocation Assistance Offered)
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire On-Site
Benefits: Competitive Pay Excellent Benefits Great Work-Life Balance

We are looking for a Supply Chain Quality Engineer to join our team at Dayton-Granger Inc. an aerospace and aviation component manufacturer based in Fort Lauderdale FL. In this role youll be responsible for ensuring quality compliance and continuous improvement across both our external supplier network and internal material flow. This is a cross-functional position supporting Procurement Manufacturing Planning and Logisticsideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced regulated environment and enjoys problem-solving across every phase of the supply chain. If that sounds like you wed love to hear from you.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Supply Chain or Quality Management.

• 3 years of experience in quality or supply chain engineering in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and quality systems (AS9100 ISO 9001).

• Hands-on experience with supplier audits root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (SPC Excel Minitab or equivalent).

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace defense or other regulated manufacturing industries.

• APICS or ASQ certifications (e.g. CPIM CQE CQA).

• Familiarity with ERP and material traceability systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Qualify and evaluate new and existing suppliers through audits and capability assessments.

• Monitor and drive improvements in supplier KPIs (PPM OTD NCRs).

• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective/preventive actions.

• Manage and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and PPAPs per AS9102 and customer requirements.

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 FAA and customer-specific quality standards across the supply chain.

• Audit and optimize internal material handling warehousing inventory accuracy and process adherence.

• Oversee quality assurance for internal material movement including receiving kitting and transfers.

• Support MRB processes and resolve non-conforming material issues in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with Procurement Manufacturing and Planning teams to ensure seamless material flow and reduce quality risks.

• Support internal and external quality audits and maintain documentation for full traceability.

• Participate in PFMEA and other proactive quality planning initiatives.

• Lead efforts to identify and eliminate waste improve supply chain robustness and enhance internal metrics such as inventory turnover and scrap rate.

• Perform additional tasks assigned by management.

• Follow all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety Director.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds all working together at our integrated facility in beautiful coastal South Florida. As a long-standing supplier to major aerospace programs Dayton-Granger combines the stability of a legacy manufacturer with the innovation of a company always looking ahead.

DG also takes care of its employeesour average tenure is nearly 10 years and we celebrate each milestone with meaningful recognition and anniversary gifts.

Benefits:

• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Mental health benefits

• Complimentary life insurance with supplemental options

• Paid parental leave

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site gym

• Excellent work-life balance

• Access to advanced technology and tools

• Length of service recognition gifts

• Team-building activities and events

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore all applicants must be U.S. persons as defined under these regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident or a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).