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We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.\nWe are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.\nPosition Summary\nThe Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that all suppliers meet our high standards for quality and compliance. This position involves working closely with suppliers, as well as internal engineering and quality teams, to establish strong quality benchmarks, enhance supplier performance, and foster continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities such as auditing, inspecting, and qualifying suppliers, while also supporting initiatives for new product introduction and development.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nDevelop, implement, and uphold supplier quality standards to ensure alignment with company policies, regulatory mandates, and industry norms. \nConduct thorough supplier audits, which include initial qualification assessments and regular follow-up inspections, to evaluate and enhance supplier quality systems. \nDrive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in collaboration with suppliers to effectively address quality issues and prevent future occurrences. \nWork hand in hand with suppliers on quality improvement initiatives, guiding them to create processes that meet our company’s standards. \nReview and approve supplier-issued Certificates of Conformance (CoC) to confirm compliance with specified requirements, particularly for specialized items like development kits that are not used in final products. \nLead cross-functional teams in assessing supplier risks, monitoring quality, and qualifying both new and existing suppliers. \nProvide technical support to suppliers for quality-related challenges, ensuring consistent processes and quality outcomes. \nCollaborate closely with internal teams-such as engineering, procurement, and quality assurance-to align our supplier quality management strategies with the broader goals of the company. \nEstablish and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supplier performance and take action to implement necessary improvement strategies as needed.\nPotentially travel up to 25-50% to supplier locations for audits.\nPerform other duties as assigned. \nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, quality or related field (or equivalent experience / combined education)\n2+ years of related experience OR 6+ years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree\nExperience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related field, preferably in a regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical devices)\nPreferred Qualifications\nCertified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certifications\nQuality Assurance experience in a regulated field (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical devices)\nWorking knowledge of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100), statistical process control, root cause analysis, and risk management methodologies\nTrident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. \nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $57,000 - $106,000\nPlease Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.\nBenefits\nHired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:\nHealth benefitsMedical \nDental \nVision\nBasic life with AD&D\nShort term disability\nLong term disability\nAncillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)\nSpending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)\n\nPaid time off\nHolidays\n401(k) (including company match)\nTuition reimbursement\nLeaves (Parental, maternity, and military)\nAnnual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)\n\nTrident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 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