Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Title:Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer
Requisition ID:1763
Position Location:Chantilly VA
Position Reports To:Manager Quality
Supervises Others:No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD Intelligence Community and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that all suppliers meet our high standards for quality and compliance. This position involves working closely with suppliers as well as internal engineering and quality teams to establish strong quality benchmarks enhance supplier performance and foster continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. Additionally the role includes responsibilities such as auditing inspecting and qualifying suppliers while also supporting initiatives for new product introduction and development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop implement and uphold supplier quality standards to ensure alignment with company policies regulatory mandates and industry norms.
• Conduct thorough supplier audits which include initial qualification assessments and regular follow-up inspections to evaluate and enhance supplier quality systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in collaboration with suppliers to effectively address quality issues and prevent future occurrences.
• Work hand in hand with suppliers on quality improvement initiatives guiding them to create processes that meet our companys standards.
• Review and approve supplier-issued Certificates of Conformance (CoC) to confirm compliance with specified requirements particularly for specialized items like development kits that are not used in final products.
• Lead cross-functional teams in assessing supplier risks monitoring quality and qualifying both new and existing suppliers.
• Provide technical support to suppliers for quality-related challenges ensuring consistent processes and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teamssuch as engineering procurement and quality assuranceto align our supplier quality management strategies with the broader goals of the company.
• Establish and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supplier performance and take action to implement necessary improvement strategies as needed.
• Potentially travel up to 25-50% to supplier locations for audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering quality or related field (or equivalent experience / combined education)
• 2 years of related experience OR 6 years in lieu of a bachelors degree
• Experience in supplier quality engineering quality assurance or a related field preferably in a regulated industry (e.g. aerospace automotive medical devices)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certifications
• Quality Assurance experience in a regulated field (e.g. aerospace automotive medical devices)
• Working knowledge of quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001 AS9100) statistical process control root cause analysis and risk management methodologies

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental maternity and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact

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