Supplier Development Engineer/Supply Quality Engineer at CapstoneONE Search Supplier Development Engineer/Supply Quality Engineer at CapstoneONE Search in Torrington, Connecticut Posted in about 11 hours ago.

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full-time Supplier Development/Supplier Quality Engineer (Aerospace/Defense) CapstoneONE Search | New Winchester, CT , Connecticut (On-site) We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer due to continued company growth. This role will serve as the critical link between the organization and its external supplier base, driving quality performance across a defined supplier portfolio. Position Overview Reports to the Supplier Quality Manager; partners closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance Leads supplier development activities to improve process capability, quality systems, and on-time delivery performance Drives root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for nonconformances and escapes Owns and maintains supplier scorecards, tracking quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics Supports new supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI activities, and supplier process/quality system audits Reviews and dispositions supplier-related nonconforming material; manages containment through corrective action closure Supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier-related defects, delivery disruptions, and cost of poor quality Requires limited travel (approximately 10-15%) for supplier visits, audits, and on-site problem-solving support Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related field) preferred 3+ years of Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry Working knowledge of

AS9100, ISO

9001, and root cause/corrective action methodologies Strong communication skills with experience leading discussions across supplier and internal cross-functional teams