Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors 

Key Responsibilities

• Validate corrective actions across FOD prevention, ship-loose kitting accuracy, CARs verification, and sub-tier supplier management/receiving inspection.
• Perform process validation and FOD Level 1/Level 2 audits to ensure effectiveness and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and report exit criteria/success metrics to ensure sustainable and proactive quality controls.
• Conduct audits on quantities and bagging of ship-loose kits; ensure controls address one-off and edge case escapes.
• Confirm CAR (Corrective Action Report) implementation for specific incidents and assess supplier management/receiving inspection.
• Collaborate with Cirrus Supplier Quality and Engineering teams, leveraging supplier-development tools (tech reviews, control plans, PFMEA).
• Support creation and delivery of training materials, presentations, and curriculum updates.
• Provide on-site presence (2–3 days per week in Mobile, AL), aligned with Continental’s production cadence. 
• Develop and maintain a corrective action follow-up plan, including maintenance and tracking of effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) or Quality Engineering experience, preferably with exposure to aerospace and automotive industries.
• Hands-on experience with FOD audits, receiving inspection, CARs, and supplier corrective action management.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as PFMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, and process validation.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management systems and sub-tier supplier oversight.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional and supplier engagement.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site 2–3 days per week in Mobile, AL.
• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to identify risks and implement sustainable controls.

Note: SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.  This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.