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What they do
A Supplier Quality Engineer manages relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards.
$96,130 / year median in Texas
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Quality Engineer Air Tractor, Inc. $110,000 - $140,000 - Air Tractor is an employee-owned company. We offer multiple benefits including 401K with company match, optional medical, dental, vision, catastrophic, accident, life, and LTD. Air Tractor provides a small amount of life insurance fo United States, Texas, Olney 1524 Leland Snow Way (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026
Position Summary The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the organization's supplier quality function. This role will develop supplier performance systems, improve incoming quality, implement supplier accountability programs, and create a supplier recovery process to reduce supplier-generated quality costs. Key Responsibilities
- Establish supplier quality policies, procedures, and systems.
- Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
- Lead supplier audit and supplier development programs.
- Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
- Establish supplier recovery processes and cost recovery initiatives.
- Conduct supplier risk assessments and qualification activities.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement on supplier performance improvement.
- Analyze supplier quality trends and drive corrective actions.
- Improve incoming quality performance and supplier accountability. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
- 7+ years supplier quality experience.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 and supplier management practices.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Success Metrics
- Supplier PPM Reduction
- Incoming Quality Improvement
- Supplier Recovery Dollars Recovered
- SCAR Closure Performance
- Supplier Audit Results
- Supplier Performance Ratings
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance