The Role
The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures suppliers meet quality standards, drives continuous improvement, resolves quality issues, and conducts audits to maintain compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join Baxter Aerospace and shape the future of firefighting with our Dragonfly autonomous aircraft, a groundbreaking vertical takeoff platform designed to clear the air—literally. Our mission is to combat wildfires with innovative, scalable technology, delivering real-time data and paving the way for autonomous water-dropping solutions that protect lives and landscapes.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
At Baxter Aerospace, we are building a new way to fight forest fires in a digitally connected world. We are known for our innovation, precision, and commitment to quality. We foster a collaborative and fast-paced environment where excellence is both expected and rewarded.
We are looking for top-tier team members to join our mission in advancing satellite communication equipment used for critical missions like aerial firefighting, camera data transmission from aircraft, and deployed team coordination.
Job SummaryThe Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that suppliers deliver high-quality materials, components, and services that meet company and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through supplier evaluations
- Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements, standards, and documentation
- Monitor supplier performance using key metrics (e.g., PPM, on-time delivery, corrective actions)
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes for supplier-related issues
- Conduct supplier audits (on-site and remote) to ensure compliance with quality systems (ISO, AS9100, etc.)
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Review and approve supplier documentation such as FAI reports, control plans, and inspection results
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and quality planning
- Work cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing to resolve quality concerns
- Maintain supplier quality records and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field
- Strong understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar)
- Experience with quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, Six Sigma)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed
- 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and auditing processes
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across teams and external partners
- Continuous improvement mindset
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The Company
What We Do
Aerospace company ultimately focused on solving macro issues, like the global wildfire issue.
