Senior Quality Engineer

(Aerospace/Defense) CapstoneONE Search | New Hartford, Connecticut (On-site)We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer due to continued company growth. This role will serve as the critical link between the organization and its external supplier base, driving quality performance across a defined supplier portfolio.Position OverviewReports to the Supplier Quality Manager; partners closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality AssuranceLeads supplier development activities to improve process capability, quality systems, and on-time delivery performanceDrives root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for nonconformances and escapesOwns and maintains supplier scorecards, tracking quality, delivery, and responsiveness metricsSupports new supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI activities, and supplier process/quality system auditsReviews and dispositions supplier-related nonconforming material; manages containment through corrective action closureSupports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier-related defects, delivery disruptions, and cost of poor qualityRequires limited travel (approximately 10-15%) for supplier visits, audits, and on-site problem-solving supportPosition RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related field) preferred3+ years of Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industryWorking knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and root cause/corrective action methodologiesStrong communication skills with experience leading discussions across supplier and internal cross-functional teams