Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

North Charlestown, NH

Job Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Location:

North Charlestown, NH

Compensation:

$75,000 – $85,000 annually

Industry:

Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing

Travel:

Up to 25% (supplier visits & training)

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Role Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer provides hands-on support to operational and development programs, driving zero-defect outcomes through advanced engineering and problem-solving. This role is accountable for delivering and maintaining robust, capable manufacturing processes while championing a quality-first culture across teams, suppliers, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-first mindset and ensure full compliance with company Health, Safety & Environmental policies
• Provide technical expertise to resolve vendor schedule and quality issues
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and non-conformance elimination using the company Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite
• Drive product development, customer quality requirements management, and first article inspections
• Lead supplier audits and assessments; manage resulting NCRs from all sources (supplier, internal, workstation, customer, certifying agents)
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for customers — issues, development, audits, process changes, and inquiries
• Manage calibration of all measuring equipment (hand tools, CMMs, granite surface plates, comparators, gages/fixtures, etc.)
• Collect and monitor quality data; identify trends and drive continuous improvement
• Implement Lean initiatives to continuously improve production processes
• Ensure site compliance with customer quality systems through auditing and action monitoring
• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System by integrating industry and customer requirements
• Conduct periodic internal quality training; lead bi-weekly quality discussions
• Participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities
• Serve as process owner for NADCAP conventional machining as a special process
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of all quality activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, OR 4+ years of equivalent qualifying experience
• Fluency in English (speaking and reading)
• Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident), or have the ability to obtain required government licensing to work with controlled technology and products

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of quality system models: ISO 9000, AS9100
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Hands-on auditing experience (internal and/or supplier)
• Customer-facing quality management experience
• Understanding of machining processes
• Training or experience in Lean tools: Practical Problem Solving, A3, PFMEA, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams
• Familiarity with AS9145 or equivalent APQP/PPAP processes
• Experience working with NADCAP requirements

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking at least 7 hours per day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling at least 2 hours per day
• Fine dexterity, light and firm grasping with hands at least 7 hours per day
• Travel up to 25% for supplier visits and training activities

Why Join Us?

Our client offers a dynamic environment where your engineering expertise directly shapes the future of flight. You'll have access to industry-leading training, work alongside diverse and collaborative teams, and contribute to programs that protect the world's democracies and advance sustainable aviation. The company has been recognized with the Best Workplace Culture Award and is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment experience.

How to Apply

This position is being recruited exclusively by Revere Staffing Partners. To be considered, please submit your resume and a brief summary of your quality engineering experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for a confidential screening.