Supplier Quality Engineer II (AS9100/Supplier Quality)

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer II (AS9100 / Supplier Quality)Location: Merrimack, NH (Onsite)Employment Type: Contract (Through End of Year, Possible Extension/Conversion)Status: Accepting CandidatesAbout the roleJoin a supplier quality team supporting supplier compliance, inspection activities, and corrective action management within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supplier quality oversight, root cause analysis, supplier qualification, and quality system compliance.The ideal candidate will have experience working in supplier quality or manufacturing quality engineering within aerospace, defense, medical device, or regulated manufacturing industries.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct source inspections, incoming inspections, and material surveysReview and evaluate Supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs)Support qualification and evaluation of suppliers for Approved Supplier List (ASL) inclusionCollaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain teams on supplier selection activitiesManage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions are implementedSupport supplier quality improvement initiativesReview supplier compliance with technical and quality requirementsSupport supplier audits and quality investigationsMaintain compliance with regulated quality systems and standardsTravel occasionally to supplier locations in the Northeast and MexicoQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field (Electrical preferred)2+ years of Supplier Quality or Manufacturing/Quality Engineering experienceExperience working with quality systems, including:ISO 9001ISO 13485AS9100APQPPPAPSPCExperience managing SCARs and corrective actionsExperience reviewing FAIs (First Article Inspections)Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawingsKnowledge of GD&T preferredExperience working with enterprise systems such as:PLMERPMRPMESStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and supplier coordination skillsActive passport required for occasional travelPreferred QualificationsExperience working in:AerospaceDefenseMedical Device manufacturingExperience supporting supplier audits and supplier development activitiesExperience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologiesExperience supporting regulated manufacturing environmentsCompensationEstimated hourly range: $50–$58/hr (W-2)Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.Work Schedule: 9/80 – 1st ShiftWork Location: 100% Onsite – Merrimack, NHTravel: Limited travel within Northeast and MexicoContract Duration: Through End of Year (Possible Extension/Conversion)