Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$90,000–$95,000 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
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Below market

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This role $92k
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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $131,187–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $92k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - SQE joins the manufacturing team to ensure supplier-delivered products and services meet established quality standards while providing direct support to the manufacturing floor. The role involves evaluating, qualifying, and monitoring suppliers for compliance, conducting audits, and managing nonconformances through root cause and corrective action processes. Day-to-day tasks include participating in first article inspections, production readiness reviews, and managing supplier documentation such as FAIRs and quality plans. Candidates should possess expertise in ISO 9001, GD&T, and quality management systems, alongside familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. The position requires proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings and specifications for conformance. This role operates within the defense and aerospace manufacturing domain, addressing critical requirements for mission-critical products across ground, sea, air, space, and cyberspace environments.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
  • Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and follow-ups on corrective actions.
  • Manage supplier nonconformances and drive root cause/corrective action (RCCA) processes.
  • Support nonconformance disposition and MRB activities on the manufacturing floor.
  • Participate in first article inspections and production readiness reviews.
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions for conformance to requirements.
  • Manage supplier documentation, including FAIRs and quality plans.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, or Mathematics field.
  • 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
  • 3+ years of supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience.
  • Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions for conformance to requirements.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, GD&T, and quality management systems.
  • Experience managing supplier documentation, FAIRs, and quality plans; Six Sigma or CQE certification; defense/aerospace background; ERP familiarity; AI application skills (preferred).

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