WE ARE HIRING: QUALITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER
Location: San Diego, California
Salary: $92,000 to $120,000 annually, plus benefits
Industry: Aerospace and Defense
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Quality and Supply Chain Engineer to support quality management, supplier coordination, procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations in a growing aerospace and defense environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who has experience with AS9100 quality management systems and enjoys working across Quality, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Management and Compliance
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
- Coordinate internal audits, document control, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
- Monitor quality metrics, supplier performance, customer feedback, and on-time delivery.
- Manage supplier and customer nonconformities, corrective action requests, and quality findings.
- Support receiving, in-process, and final inspections, including product quality release.
- Maintain product identification, serial number tracking, and traceability records.
Supplier Quality and Procurement
- Manage purchasing activities and supplier coordination.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
- Communicate technical, quality, documentation, and delivery requirements to suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and support supplier corrective actions.
- Coordinate purchase orders, receiving records, and invoice reconciliation.
Material Planning, Inventory and Logistics
- Maintain inventory accuracy, MRP data, and production planning records.
- Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), production work orders, and material pull sheets.
- Coordinate material availability and production kit requirements.
- Manage domestic and international shipments, including OCONUS shipments.
- Coordinate freight forwarders and maintain shipping documentation and records.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in related engineering or quality and supply chain roles.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with AS9100 Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Strong understanding of quality assurance, supplier quality, audits, and corrective actions.
- Experience with procurement, inventory management, material planning, and logistics.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be eligible and able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Annual base salary of $92,000 to $120,000.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY?
If you have experience in AS9100, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain Operations within the aerospace or defense industry, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your updated resume or reach out to me directly through LinkedIn.
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