Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense industry? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and have a knack for supplier management and quality assurance? If so, this is the opportunity for you! As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and elevating the quality of our products and supplier processes. You will be at the forefront of our efforts, providing expertise and guidance from program proposal through design, manufacturing, and even supporting fielded aircraft and sustainment efforts. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of Supplier Quality for direct programs, with support from our corporate office for initial supplier qualification. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality requirements are met from the proposal stage through to product delivery and field support. Leading supplier quality activities, including auditing, monitoring, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Developing and implementing supplier quality assurance strategies and processes, including standardized quality acceptance criteria for supplier products and components. Providing technical guidance and support in the design, testing, and validation of supplier processes, mechanisms, and equipment to ensure they meet our stringent quality standards. Writing and maintaining inspection procedures, reviewing and evaluating in-process rejections, obtaining dispositions, and implementing corrective actions as needed to resolve supplier-related quality issues. Conducting detailed reviews and approvals of highly technical and comprehensive supplier quality documents, including First Article Inspections (FAI), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans. Utilizing statistical analysis and other control/risk mitigation techniques to develop and refine new evaluation and control processes for supplier quality management. Participating in supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience Higher education may substitute for relevant experience Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education Experience in supplier quality engineering within the aerospace, aviation, and/or defense industries. The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in the aerospace and defense industry Extensive experience in manufacturing and inspection The following ASQ Certifications: CQA Certified Quality Auditor CQE Certified Quality Engineer CSQP Certified Supplier Quality Professional CSSBB Certified Six Sigma Black Belt At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $113,428.57 - $155,964.28. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.