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John Sabbagh
Supplier Quality Engineer
Posted: 11/04/2025
2025-11-04
2025-12-09
Employment Type:
Contract To Hire
Industry: Support Engineer
Job Number: 43715
Pay Rate: 45.00
Job Description
The Panther Group is seeking 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Meet Your Recruiter
John Sabbagh
Recruiting Manager
John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!
Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.
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