Supplier Quality Engineer at Acutronic

Join our Team! We offer 100% employer-paid benefits and an opportunity to join a dynamic team working on cutting edge technologies!Acutronic is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Austin this role you will be responsible for establishing maintaining and improving the quality performance of suppliers supporting mechanical electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing operations. This role leads supplier onboarding qualification surveillance and performance monitoring activities to ensure purchased material meets technical regulatory and customer requirements. Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience in aerospace defense or electronic manufacturing.Supplier Quality EngineerYour Roles/Responsibilities:Lead supplier onboarding qualification and approval activities including supplier audits capability assessments risk evaluations and initial surveillance plansDevelop implement and maintain supplier quality standards incoming inspection criteria and Source/FAI requirementsAssess supplier performance using key metrics (e.g. OTD PPM Quality Scorecards) and escalate issues through formal corrective action and improvement plansManage supplier Corrective Action Requests (CARs) 8D problem solving responses effectiveness tracking and follow-up verificationCollaborate with sourcing and procurement to resolve supplier quality concerns pricing impacts and disposition of non-conforming materialReview and approve supplier FAIRs (AS9102) for new or changed productsPerform supplier surveillance visits capability reviews and process review as neededEstablish incoming inspection criteria sampling plans and data recording requirements based on risk and regulatory requirementsProvide technical interpretation of drawings GD&T inspection specifications and material requirements to receiving inspectors and other internal teamsMaintain traceability for supplier documentation (certifications material traceability C of C test reports FAI data)Support cross-functional teams on RMA investigations defect trends and dispositions.Ensure supplier adherence to contractual regulatory and customer flow-down requirements including special processes documentation traceability inspection and certification obligations.Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills:Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain or related technical discipline preferredTwo or more years of aerospace defense or electronic manufacturing experience requiredTraining or certification in quality engineering auditing or supplier development preferredExperience with IPC workmanship standards electronic assemblies or special processes a plusExperience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 implementation or maintenance preferredStrong project management capabilityExcellent negotiation and communication skillsAbility to represent the company in supplier meetings or negotiationsStrong computer skills including but not limited to MS Office ERP solutions and quality management systemsWe Offer: Employer-paid medical dental and vision insurance401k matchCompany-paid holidays and Paid-Leave Time 9/80 flex scheduleAbout Acutronic:The Acutronic Group has a proud history of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace defense and transportation industries.Acutronics Simulation & Test Divisionis the global market leader in high-performance motion simulation and test equipment. Our rate tables and advanced centrifuges are used to test or calibrate inertial sensors navigation systems and stabilized electro-optics. Hardware-In-the-Loop motion simulators replicate the flight motion profiles and engagement scenarios of missiles. Geotechnical centrifuges and their related accessories are designed to study the behavior of structures soil mechanics and earthquakes. Our vibration test systems (shaker tables) allow users to carry out environmental tests to ensure the robustness or quality of manufactured products. The Division also develops and refurbishes stabilized or gimbaled-platforms utilized in applications such as tracking mounts gun turrets and directed-energy systems.Acutronics Aerospace Components Divisonmanufactures specialty components for use on uncrewed aerial vehicles land defense applications and missile systems. These products are used on next-generation aerospace programs and include a range of electric power systems servo-actuators micro-turbines and Hybrid-Electric-Propulsion-Systems. We offer standard products and excel at designing highly customized solutions for demanding mission requirements.The Acutronic Group employs approximately 300 employees across sites in Austin Texas; Baltimore Maryland; Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Switzerland; Germany; France; and India.Acutronic Integrated Systems Inc. 3401 Ed Bluestein Blvd Austin TX 787211 Acutronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact us at emailprotected or phone 412.926.1200. Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project / Program Management,Change Management,Succession Planning,Procurement,Program Management,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Quality Systems,Quality Management,Supplier Management,HACCP,As9100 Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1