Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Panther Group is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer for a leading defense and security company in the Franklin, MA area.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will take ownership of supplier quality initiatives. You will work directly with suppliers to resolve issues, drive corrective actions, and communicate requirements, while also performing supplier audits and contributing to larger, moderately complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier corrective action activities (SCARs) by driving root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and verifying effectiveness.
• Communicate quality and technical requirements clearly to suppliers, ensuring alignment with customer, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments, both independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Support MRB activities and lead supplier engagement to resolve nonconforming material issues.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve documentation gaps, such as certifications, inspection records, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor, track, and report supplier performance metrics; develop action plans for under-performing suppliers.
• Collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure quality issues are resolved and supplier capabilities are aligned with program needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within supplier quality systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent)
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Experience with supplier corrective actions, audits, and root cause analysis tools
• Effective communication and negotiation skills for working directly with suppliers and internal teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• 20% Travel
• Must be able to obtain a DOD security clearance if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in DOD sub-tier supplier management
• Familiarity with metal forming, welding, coatings, or electromechanical assembly
• Experience in highly regulated industries (aerospace, defense, medical device, or similar)
• Experience with ERP or quality systems is a plus

Pay Range $35 - $45 / hour W2 depending on experience

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We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.

Company Description

We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.