Supplier Quality Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in the Dayton, OH area. This resource will be joining an aerospace company to help a variety of government projects. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with client requirements, managing non-conformances, driving process improvements, and optimizing product integrity. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and clients to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and enhance overall operational efficiency. This is a technical position that requires strong analytical skills, experience in quality management system adherence, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives across various teams and processes.Responsibilities include but not limited to:• Support Component Inspections: Plan and support thorough inspections of components and assembliesthroughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, clientrequirements, and industry standards. Oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs) and review First ArticleInspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure all products meet the required quality criteria before mass production.• Non-Conformance Management: Support, investigate, analyze, and resolve non-conforming materials orcomponents, collaborating with engineering teams to determine appropriate dispositions and correctiveactions. Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities to ensure proper identification, documentation,and resolution of supplier non-conformances.• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Support and conduct in-depth root cause analysis for recurring quality issues,process deviations, and defects. Develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)to address the root cause, ensuring that defects do not reoccur in the production process.• Continuous Process Improvement: Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance productquality, reduce waste, improve delivery performance, and optimize production costs. Use Lean Six Sigmaprinciples to implement process optimization initiatives and work with cross-functional teams to executeimprovement projects.• Data Analysis & Trend Monitoring: Monitor and analyze quality trends, performance metrics, andproduction data to identify areas of concern. Utilize statistical tools such as Statistical Process Control(SPC) and other data analysis methods to track performance, forecast potential issues, and proactivelyaddress quality concerns.• Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure the quality of incomingmaterials and components. Provide guidance to suppliers on meeting client-specific requirements andperformance standards. Perform supplier audits when necessary and support the resolution of supplier[1]related quality issues.• Technical Support & Guidance: Provide technical guidance and expertise to internal teams, suppliers, andcustomers. Provide insight on quality processes, inspections, and materials management. Reviewengineering drawings, technical specifications, and client procedures to ensure that the products beingmanufactured meet both internal and external requirements.• Inspection Tools & Measurement Techniques: Provide guidance to suppliers on maintaining a variety ofprecision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, verniers, and pie tapes to ensure the accuracy ofmeasurements and product specifications. Ensure all tools are calibrated regularly and maintained accordingto industry standards.• Compliance with Standards & Regulations: Ensure supplier compliance with industry-specific standards,including ISO, MIL-STD, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Stay up-to-date with changes inregulations and quality standards, ensuring that all processes adhere to these guidelinesWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.Required Skills & Experience• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Material, Industrial, Aerospace)• 1+ years of quality engineering experience• Experiencing reading technical engineering drawings, blue-prints, schematics, technical specifications• Experience with any quality management systems• Ability to obtain a US Secret ClearanceNice to Have Skills & Experience• Certifications - Certifed Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing• ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, MIL-STD or other relevant quality engineering manufacturing experience• Experience working directly with clients and customers• Aerospace or defense background