Procurement Engineer

Equiliem
United States, New York, Liverpool
Oct 05, 2025
Job Summary The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of aerospace and defense products through effective supplier collaboration, process evaluation, and technical oversight. This position partners with Sourcing, Operations, and Design Engineering teams, as well as suppliers and industry experts, to support the design, production, testing, and qualification of high-performance components and systems. The role involves supplier assessments, process audits, defect analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency. Job Responsibilities Collaborate with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, and suppliers to facilitate the design, production, and qualification of aerospace and defense products Analyze technical data, specifications, and manufacturing limitations to ensure supplier capability and compliance with quality standards Assess and recommend suppliers based on performance history, technical capability, and responsiveness to specifications Review supplier manufacturing processes, quality plans, and inspection methods to ensure alignment with company and industry standards Perform and verify part/product acceptance inspections and associated documentation Conduct defect root cause analyses and validate supplier corrective and preventive actions Facilitate technical trade-offs, standardization efforts, and design improvements to improve manufacturability and cost efficiency Support producibility, inspection, and test problem-solving activities with internal and supplier teams Perform defect data trend analysis and make risk-based decisions to address systemic quality issues Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 First Article Inspection standards Retrieve and review technical documentation, such as engineering drawings, specifications, and change documentation, to verify supplier adherence to requirements Support internal continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier performance, inspection, and mistake-proofing processes Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or related aerospace/defense fields Strong understanding of mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware manufacturing processes and associated inspection methods Experience performing supplier audits, process reviews, and quality plan evaluations Proficiency in defect data analysis, root cause investigation, and implementation of corrective actions Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and with external suppliers Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities Proficiency in MS Office applications; working knowledge of EPDM, SAP, COS, and P2P systems preferred