Supplier Quality Manager

Your Mission As Supplier Quality Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening KMM's supply base-qualifying suppliers, improving performance, and protecting product integrity from first contact through receiving inspection. You'll help drive reliable supplier quality and delivery while reducing supply chain risk. This role works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and our suppliers to resolve issues, support capability development, and keep production running smoothly. You'll bring strategic leadership that reinforces disciplined execution, AS9100D compliance, and the 7 QMS Principles across the organization. What You'll Do Lead supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring Drive corrective action and cross‑functional problem solving using AS9100D clause‑level expertise Strengthen the Operational Excellence System across multiple production areas Set and manage supplier KPIs; review trends and drive accountability Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing Leaders to keep priorities aligned Identify and mitigate supplier‑related risks that impact cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments Coach and develop Supplier Quality team members Represent Supplier Quality during internal and external audits and ensure adherence to controlled processes What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical/operational field 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or operations 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience Strong understanding of AS9100D, QMS principles, and aerospace quality standards (IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, J‑STD‑001) Solid analytical, communication, and decision‑making skills Experience with Lean/CI tools such as Kaizen Burst, SKP, VSM, 5S, Error Proofing, and Standard Work Preferred: Experience in aerospace cable or wire harness assembly or AS9100‑driven environments. A Day in This Role Your day starts with a quick check on supplier performance and incoming inspection activity. You'll move between focused analysis and hands‑on collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality. When an issue arises, you'll lead a calm, structured response and help guide suppliers toward stronger capability. By the end of the day, you're turning what you've learned into clear direction that supports stable production and dependable customer outcomes. Why KMM KMM builds mission‑critical aerospace components used in commercial aircraft, military platforms, space exploration, and advanced weapons systems. Excellence is part of who we are-and you'll be joining a team that takes pride in delivering reliable, high‑quality products. Rewards That Matter Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) Life Insurance HSA/FSA Competitive Salary PTO Snack/Drink Room Employee Discounts Pre-employment drug screen required. #J-18808-Ljbffr