Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX

. Serve as the primary quality interface between the organization and external suppliers .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,500 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering and supplier management, with a strong focus on compliance with Quality Management standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Management Standards (ISO 9001, AS9100)Root Cause Analysis (RCCA)Supplier Performance ManagementFirst Article Verification (FAI)Lean Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringSchematic Drawing InterpretationCorrective Action ImplementationStatistical Process Control (SPC)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Product & Process VerificationGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Control PlansDoD Product Oversight

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma CertificationLean CertificationASQ Certification

Industry Keywords

Supplier Risk ManagementContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceManufacturing ProcessesDefense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary quality interface between the organization and external suppliers
Identify supplier risks and develop engagement plans to mitigate them
Ensure product and process requirements flow down to sub-tier suppliers through purchase orders, quality notes, and statements of work
Interpret program requirements and ensure suppliers understand and comply with quality requirements
Collaborate with Engineering to resolve schematic drawing, nonconformance, and contractual compliance issues
Oversee or conduct source surveillance, source inspections, First Article Verification (FAI), and corrective action reviews
Drive continuous product and process improvements using RCCA, Product & Process Verifications, Six Sigma, and Lean
Apply APQP processes to improve supplier performance and manufacturing processes
Provide supplier performance feedback and communicate quality information to internal stakeholders
Travel domestically for supplier assessments, audits, reviews, and supplier visits
Manage a complex supplier base across electrical, mechanical, energetic, and other fields
Engage with critical external stakeholders such as DCMA

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline, or a minimum of 3 years of experience with an advanced degree
Experience with one or more Quality Management standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, or MDA Assurance Provisions
Experience interpreting schematic drawings and validating compliance, such as hardware inspection techniques and documentation reviews
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Working experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems, AS9145 APQP & PPAP requirements, and FAI Standard AS9102
Experience with GD&T and standards such as ANSI, CMMI, and ASTM
Experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers
Experience with SPC, FMEA, QFD, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, and Control Plans
Experience with DoD product and process oversight
Prior experience in engineering, development, project planning, and remote / hybrid partnership
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance preferred
Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or ASQ preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility-dependent; payments not guaranteed)