Sierra Nevada Corporation ยท 1 day ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Hagerstown, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $156K/yr
10+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security. They are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of quality in the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense industry, focusing on supplier management and quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle.
AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality requirements are met from the proposal stage through to product delivery and field support
Leading supplier quality activities, including auditing, monitoring, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Developing and implementing supplier quality assurance strategies and processes, including standardized quality acceptance criteria for supplier products and components
Providing technical guidance and support in the design, testing, and validation of supplier processes, mechanisms, and equipment to ensure they meet our stringent quality standards
Writing and maintaining inspection procedures, reviewing and evaluating in-process rejections, obtaining dispositions, and implementing corrective actions as needed to resolve supplier-related quality issues
Conducting detailed reviews and approvals of highly technical and comprehensive supplier quality documents, including First Article Inspections (FAI), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans
Utilizing statistical analysis and other control/risk mitigation techniques to develop and refine new evaluation and control processes for supplier quality management
Participating in supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Experience in supplier quality engineering within the aerospace, aviation, and/or defense industries
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
Extensive experience in manufacturing and inspection
CQA Certified Quality Auditor
CQE Certified Quality Engineer
CSQP Certified Supplier Quality Professional
CSSBB Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
Senior Director of Technology - Entrepreneurship
Recent News
2025-12-02
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