Overview
Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in Pittsfield, USA at QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal)
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Q US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of Qineti
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Q US?
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Position Overview
Qinetiq is looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support a client in Massachusetts. This high visibility and on‑site position will focus on monitoring and improving supplier performance to ensure Qineti
Q and customer success.
Responsibilities
- Assure supplier processes and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.
- Work closely with suppliers and the Qineti
Q team to resolve supplier issues.
- Responsible for supporting MRB processes for supplier materials.
- Perform supplier process surveillance & product source inspections.
- Provide direction and interpretation of customer guidelines and/or customer‑imposed quality standards and specifications.
- Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting.
- Keep management apprised of supplier performance and risks.
- Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
- Collaborate with Qineti
Q engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards and methods are in place at suppliers.
- Review program contractual and drawing requirements and support inspection activities.
- Provide hands on support to Receiving Inspection personnel on products involving a wide range of mechanical, electro‑mechanical and electric disciplines.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Quality Engineering or related experience.
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering.
- Knowledgeable in surveillance of AS9100 / ISO
9001 Quality Management Systems. - Proficient in reading engineering drawings and performance specifications.
- Familiarity with hardware inspection techniques.
- Experience working with mechanical design requirements and specifications.
- Experience ERP and Enterprise Quality Management Software.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with suppliers, customers and internal teams.
- Experience with conducting product/process validation in accordance with AS9102 (First Article Inspection).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance if required.
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $94,100 – $127,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Qineti
Q US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Accessibility/Accommodation
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to or call Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
Company EEO Statement
Qineti
Q US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Company: QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal)
Location: Pittsfield, USA
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