The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – EEE Parts Specialist serves as the primary technical interface between tactical programs, external customers, and the supply chain for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts. This specialized role combines supplier quality engineering expertise with deep knowledge of aerospace EEE parts requirements, guiding customers and internal programs through development phases from concept through qualification and production.
This position is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and EEE parts meet established quality standards and rigorous space flight and defense requirements, while supporting customer success in navigating complex procurement, screening, qualification, and traceability requirements. The role requires exceptional technical communication skills to translate complex aerospace standards into actionable guidance for customers, suppliers, and internal teams alike.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Technical Guidance & Program Support (30%)
- Serve as the primary EEE parts technical advisor to Strategic Program customers, guiding them through development phases including Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Qualification Reviews
- Interpret and communicate complex military and NASA specifications (MIL-PRF, MIL-STD) in accessible terms for customer engineering teams
- Support proposal activities by providing EEE parts technical input, risk assessments, and cost/schedule impacts for various quality grade levels
- Participate in program reviews and provide status on EEE parts qualification, screening, and supplier readiness
- Develop and maintain customer-facing guidance documents, training materials, and technical bulletins
- Review documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements
EEE Parts Qualification (20%)
- Oversee piece-part qualification testing including screening, Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), and Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI)
- Review Source Control Drawings (SoCDs)
- Witness and/or monitor test activities to ensure compliance with program and specification requirements
- Maintain currency with evolving specifications, industry alerts, and lessons learned affecting EEE parts
Supplier Quality Management (25%)
- Evaluate vendor capability to support EEE parts procurement for space and defense applications
- Conduct or coordinate supplier audits for non-QPL/QML manufacturers to ensure compliance with program requirements
- Manage supplier corrective actions related to EEE parts quality escapes; assign corrective actions and verify implementation
- Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, incoming yield, and quality metrics
- Evaluate and approve procurement sources, ensuring parts are obtained from Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs) or authorized/franchised distributors only
- Implement counterfeit parts avoidance measures and support suspect part investigations
- Coordinate with suppliers on screening, lot qualification, and traceability documentation requirements
- Apply solid knowledge of contract language including FARs, DFARs, and Government regulations to ensure proper quality flow-down to suppliers and subcontractors
Quality Assurance & Process Compliance (15%)
- Design and implement quality assurance protocols for processing materials and production activities
- Collect, organize, and analyze project data; generate and/or review metrics to identify trends and recommend updates to quality standards
- Perform analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
- Perform audits, assign corrective actions, and verify implementation across programs and suppliers
- Resolve problems of moderate to complex scope, with the authority and ethical responsibility to stop production and/or shipments when evidence suggests quality problems requiring resolution
- Apply knowledge of ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, and other applicable standards to ensure compliance
Documentation & Data Management (5%)
- Maintain traceability records including lot date codes, manufacturer identification, and serial numbers as required by program grade level
- Process and track GIDEP alerts and problem advisories; assess impact on program hardware and coordinate corrective actions
- Support development and maintenance of EEE Parts Management Plans for assigned programs
- Generate metrics and reports on EEE parts qualification status, supplier performance, and program compliance
Continuous Improvement & Process Development (5%)
- Identify opportunities to improve EEE parts selection, procurement, and qualification processes
- Contribute to lessons learned documentation and incorporation into program practices
- Support internal training on EEE parts requirements for program teams, quality engineers, and procurement personnel
- Contribute to updates of organizational procedures and best practices for EEE parts management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of aerospace EEE parts standards, specifications, and requirements (MIL-PRF, MIL-STD, NASA standards)
- Solid knowledge of engineering methodologies, tools, and standards (electrical, systems, software)
- Solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, CMMI, ISO 14001, ASME, ANSI, EIA, and related standards
- Solid knowledge of interpretation of drawings and Source Control Drawings (SoCDs)
- Skilled in reviewing documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements
- Understanding of configuration management and change management processes
- Solid knowledge of use of relevant inspection and measurement tools and techniques
Regulatory & Contractual Knowledge
- Solid knowledge of contract language including FARs, DFARs, and related regulations
- Solid knowledge of Government regulations applicable to defense and space programs
- Understanding of contract quality requirements and flow-down to suppliers and subcontractors
Leadership & Ethics
- Ethical leadership; must be able to stop production and/or shipments when evidence suggests quality problems requiring resolution
- Ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, programs, and supplier teams
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex specifications into accessible guidance
- Solid interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer-facing collaboration
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and required factory or engineering tools
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements
- Experience resolving problems of moderate to complex scope in a program and supplier quality environment
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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