Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently meet customer contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and AS9100 quality management requirements. This role serves as a crucial liaison between our organization and the supply base, driving supplier compliance, quality performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Define and implement supplier quality requirements.
• Verify purchased materials and components.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments.
• Oversee nonconformance and corrective action processes.
• Support supplier development efforts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality and management processes in compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Partner with suppliers to drive compliance, improve performance, and ensure adherence to quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance reviews to evaluate capability, identify risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform source inspections, product verification activities, and process surveillance at supplier facilities and internal locations.
• Establish, monitor, and report supplier performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Essential Skills

• Supplier quality management.
• Quality engineering and assurance.
• Knowledge of PPAP, Root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems and NADCAP.
• Proficiency in AS9102, ISO 9001, RCCA, 5Y, and 8D methodologies.
• 10+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer within Aerospace and Defense.
• Ability to plan, perform analysis, report results, and mitigate risk regarding quality requirements, product & process assessments/audits, and performance trends for products and services.
• Experience with verification of purchased products and auditing.
• Experience with developing procedures and work instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Cost Point (ERP System).
• Quality control, inspection, and validation skills.

Work Environment
The candidate will be working in a shop/office environment, assisting and helping engineers, technicians, and leaders. The position initially is for a 6-month contract, with potential for full-time employment if the candidate demonstrates exceptional performance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Webster, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $81.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Webster,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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