Supplier Quality Engineer (2025-038)

Astronics Subsidiary
Astronics AES

Location
Kirkland, WA

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Our Supplier Quality Engineers develop, implement, maintain, and enforce quality assurance procedures for sourcing reliable materials and processing them into products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring compliance of suppliers with internal and external processes, safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage quality performance of domestic and international suppliers
• Build collaborating relationships with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, program management, and design engineering to resolve supplier quality or performance issues
• Perform supplier audits domestically and international
• Resolve issues identified with suppliers in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive improvement efforts in the supplier quality processes to implement a risk based approach to supplier oversight
• Provide trainings inside or outside the Quality organization on established process, procedures, and systems
• Facilitate root cause analysis and perform corrective action
• Provide recommendations and guidance on process improvements to the Quality team while maintaining compliance with industry standards
• Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining inspection methods that support better precision
• Provide guidance on interpretation and intent of in-house and/or external specifications and standards (e.g. AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Material Science, Computer Science, or similar), preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Engineering degree.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the essential functions of the position, typically earned with 2+ years of direct experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (about 25%).

Experience in the following skills is required:

• Supplier auditing
• ERP, PLM, and Intranet
• Problem solving techniques
• Brainstorming techniques
• Knowledge of project management
• Risk assessment methods
• Data analysis

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.

Base salary range for a Supplier Quality Engineer is $72,746 - $109,119 per year.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Position Requirements

See above.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

About the Organization
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement
Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.