GKN Aerospace · 5 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Cromwell, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel and is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer – Data Automation to transform and automate supplier-related workflows and data pipelines. This role focuses on building integrations and tools to enhance compliance and quality performance within the supply chain.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Streamline and automate supplier onboarding processes, including document handling, scoring systems, and internal approvals
Develop and maintain automated supplier scorecards and performance metrics dashboards in collaboration with procurement and quality teams
Normalize and clean supplier data from diverse formats and systems to ensure reliability and consistency
Build and manage data integrations between supplier systems and internal platforms (e.g., ERP, SAP)
Provide cross-functional teams with automated reports, dashboards, and custom tools to support supplier management decisions
Digitize and automate compliance tracking (e.g., certifications, test reports, supplier documentation) to meet AS9100/ISO 9001 and customer requirements
Support preparation for supplier audits through automated documentation gathering and workflow systems
Implement data-driven monitoring systems for supplier quality and delivery KPIs
Create systems for automated alerts and tracking of supplier quality or delivery issues
Enable faster issue resolution by providing data access and visualization tools for internal users performing root cause analysis
Partner with stakeholders to automate manual supplier-related processes, such as scorecard reviews, documentation submissions, and approval flows
Analyze supplier performance data and trends to support continuous improvement initiatives
Design solutions that scale with new suppliers, evolving compliance needs, and increased data complexity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or a related field
3–5 years in a data automation, business intelligence, or supplier development role
Hands-on experience with ERP, PLM, or supplier system integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Familiarity with supply chain or supplier quality workflows
Proficient in data pipeline tools, scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python), and dashboard platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
Understanding of API integration and data architecture principles
Strong grasp of supplier KPIs (e.g., OTD, PPM), onboarding workflows, and audit documentation
Awareness of compliance standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and documentation requirements
Clear communicator with ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Analytical, structured, and independently driven. Able to handle high volumes of data with precision
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Exposure to lean manufacturing or quality systems (FMEA, PPAP, SPC)
Certifications: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or similar
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and data warehouse environments
Prior involvement in supplier scorecard design, work transfer automation, or compliance dashboarding
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Sr. Director of Finance - Civil North America Portfolio
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