Associate Director, Supplier Quality – Forging, Raw Materials Commodity

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. Lead a team and own execution of long-term strategy and operational direction for a business of modest size and scope .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, certification, and performance monitoring. Proficient in quality data analysis, root cause analysis, and implementing quality initiatives in the aerospace industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Quality ManagementAerospace Quality ExperienceMetallurgy and Metallic Raw MaterialsRoot Cause AnalysisQuality Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationQuality Issue ResolutionPFMEA ImplementationMSASPCNDTHeat TreatmentMetallic TestingProcess Flow PlansCorrective and Preventive Actions

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencing LeadershipProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

AerospaceGood Manufacturing PracticesSupplier OnboardingContract RequirementsNonconforming Material SubmissionsMaterial Release ProcessesEscape ManagementQuality Initiative StrategiesPerformance ManagementWork Transfer Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team and own execution of long-term strategy and operational direction for a business of modest size and scope
Manage experienced Supplier Quality & Development professionals
Own supplier qualification, certification, assessment, monitoring, escape management, and quality issue resolution processes
Manage supplier quality performance, prevention, monitoring/escalation, and nonconforming material submissions
Manage or support supplier onboarding and qualification/certification
Manage source inspection and material release processes
Drive root cause analysis, problem solving, and corrective and preventive actions
Analyze quality data to identify systemic issues and develop supplier-specific quality initiative strategies
Drive implementation of PFMEA, MSA, process flow and control plans, and SPC
Ensure suppliers meet contract requirements, including Resourcing Gate, PPAP acceptance, and work transfer implementation
Lead supplier quality activities involving raw material assessments, contracted manufactured items, and materials packaging
Ensure service providers and laboratories employ good manufacturing practices and procurement practices meet requirements
Establish performance management that tracks business objectives, deliverables, status, and risks
Lead corrective action with suppliers and direct teams responsible for work transfer and process change management
Communicate and influence executive leadership and external suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status
5+ years of combined experience in aerospace supplier quality or aerospace quality
5+ years of hands-on experience in metallurgy, forgings, and metallic raw materials
Experience with metallic testing (MTL), heat treatment, NDT, and surface treatments
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization and external suppliers
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Optional group legal insurance
Optional ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; payments are not guaranteed