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Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (2025-057)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems** (AES) is seeking a **Sr. Supplier** **Quality Engineer** to join our cohesive and diverse team of professional problem solvers in **Kirkland, WA.

If you are passionate about making an impact and driving innovation with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry—and has been **recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years** —please read on!

JOB SUMMARY

Our Supplier Quality Engineers develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance procedures for sourcing reliable materials and processing them into products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring compliance of suppliers with internal and external processes, safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Oversee and manage quality performance of domestic and international suppliers

+ Build collaborating relationships with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, program management, and design engineering to resolve supplier quality or performance issues

+ Perform supplier audits domestically and international

+ Resolve issues identified with suppliers in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. (Experience with CCA and PWB is desired)

+ Drive improvement efforts in the supplier quality processes to implement a risk based approach to supplier oversight

+ Provide trainings inside or outside the Quality organization on established process, procedures, and systems

+ Facilitate root cause analysis and perform corrective action

+ Provide recommendations and guidance on process improvements to the Quality team while maintaining compliance with industry standards

+ Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining inspection methods that support better precision

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Material Science, Computer Science, or similar).

+ Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (about 25%).

_Experience_** **with the following skills is required, while** **_proficiency_** **or** **_competency_** **is preferred:

+ Supplier auditing

+ ERP, PLM, and Intranet

+ Problem solving techniques

+ Brainstorming techniques

+ Project management

+ Risk assessment methods

+ Statistical analysis

+ Lean Six Sigma green belt skills – Preferred

+ Lead Auditor certification - Preferred

Demonstrates **_proficiency_** - typically five+ years of direct experience with the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role for consideration as **Senior Supplier Quality Engineer** .

Demonstrates **_competency_** - typically eight+ years of direct experience with the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role for consideration as **Staff Supplier Quality Engineer** .

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

+ As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). **Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible** .

+ An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and **drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis** .

Base salary range for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer is $86,430 - $129,645 per year.

Base salary range for Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is $102,687 - $154,031 per year.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

+ **Stay Healthy –** Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

+ **Save for the Future –** 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ **Find Balance –** Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

+ **Time for You –** Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Position Requirements

_As above_

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.