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AMETEK lists this Supplier Quality Engineer opportunity in village of garden city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that externally supplied materials, components, special processes, and assemblies meet all aerospace quality, regulatory, customer, and contractual requirements. This role serves as the primary quality liaison between the organization and its supply base, driving supplier performance, risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and compliance with Aerospace Quality Management System requirements.
The SQE works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Program Management, and suppliers to ensure product conformity, supplier development, and on-time delivery of high-quality aerospace products.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Management Evaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers in accordance with AS9100, customer requirements, and company quality standards.
Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with applicable aerospace requirements.
Monitor supplier quality performance through established metrics such as PPM, defect rates, audit findings, and corrective action effectiveness.
Support supplier selection and sourcing activities by providing quality risk assessments.
Product and Process Quality Assurance Review and approve supplier quality documentation, including: First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102
Process Flow Diagrams
PFMEAs
Control Plans
Inspection Plans
Process Certifications
Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
Ensure supplier adherence to special process requirements, including NADCAP-accredited processes when applicable.
Corrective and Preventive Actions Lead investigations of supplier nonconformances and quality escapes.
Facilitate root cause analysis using methodologies such as: 8D
5 Why
Fishbone Diagram
Fault Tree Analysis
Review and approve supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement Drive supplier improvement initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, and process capability.
Analyze supplier performance data and establish improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
Collaborate with suppliers to reduce variation, improve manufacturing processes, and implement best practices.
Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements Ensure supplier compliance with: AS9100 Quality Management Systems
AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
FAA regulations where applicable
Customer-specific aerospace requirements
Export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) as applicable
Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
Participate in design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, and risk assessments.
Support new product introduction (NPI) and production transfer activities.
Required Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Experience 5+ years of quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or aerospace quality experience.
Experience working within AS9100-certified environments.
Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes, machining, assembly, composites, castings, forgings, or special processes.
Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of: AS9100
AS13100
AS9102
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
PPAP/APQP principles
Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Risk-based thinking and quality management systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and supplier relationship management capabilities.
Effective project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems.
Preferred Qualifications Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - ASQ
Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) - ASQ
Certified Lead Auditor training
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
NADCAP auditing experience
Experience with QT9 QMS Software suite
Experience with ERP and Quality Management Systems (Oracle.)
Experience supporting FAA, DoD, or commercial aerospace customers
Key Competencies Supplier Relationship Management
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Technical Problem Solving
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Management
Influencing and Negotiation
Data Analysis and Reporting
Customer Focus
Working Conditions Frequent interaction with domestic and international suppliers.
Up to 25% travel may be required for supplier audits, assessments, source inspections, and development activities.
Work in both office and shop environments.
Success Measures Reduce supplier defect rates and nonconformances.
Improve supplier on-time delivery and quality performance.
Successfully close supplier corrective actions on schedule.
Maintain compliance with aerospace regulatory and customer requirements.
Develop a high-performing, reliable supplier network that supports production and customer commitments.
Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 100,000
Salary Maximum: 120,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.
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