Manufacturing Engineer – Materials & Processes (Special Process Auditor)

Overview

In this role you oversee supplier processes and audit activities to ensure ongoing compliance and quality. You monitor supplier performance and drive root-cause analyses to implement corrective actions. You act as the main liaison for supplier queries, identify process improvements, and collaborate with engineering peers. The position supports cross-functional quality programs within aerospace manufacturing. This is a chance to contribute to supplier excellence at a cutting-edge company.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent contact with suppliers to verify adherence to requirements and help them understand expectations
• Support supplier approvals through audits and assessments
• Handle supplier non-conformances including root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions
• Participate in supplier work transfers including initial evaluation and ongoing monitoring
• Support the Supplier First Article review process

Key requirements

• Relevant qualification in Material Science or engineering-related subject with substantial experience
• Auditing experience (AS9100), ideally external auditor experience
• Knowledge of metallics-based quality environments and quality tools/practices
• Strong communication skills for clear information and cross-level relationship building
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and structured problem solving
• High dedication, motivation, responsibility, and willingness to get hands-on
• Ability to travel nationally and occasionally internationally up to 50%

• communication
• team collaboration
• problem-solving
• AS9100 auditing
• root cause analysis
• quality tools and practices

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