Senior Quality Engineer

Company Overview

SQA Services, Inc. has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services for nearly 30 years, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deploy a network of highly skilled associates throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, providing rapid on-site support at supplier locations.

Senior Quality Engineer – Morgan Hill, CA (Full‑time, flexible schedule of 2–4 days per week, on an as‑needed basis).

$70.00/hr – $80.00/hr

• Lead Initial PPAP development for aerospace suppliers, including planning, execution, review, and final package readiness.
• Train and educate suppliers on PPAP requirements, elements, deliverables, and expectations.
• Guide suppliers through pre‑established PPAP element modules, ensuring understanding and long‑term capability.
• Develop PPAP deliverable plans with suppliers and track completion to closure.
• Review PPAP packages for completeness, technical accuracy, and compliance with customer and aerospace requirements.
• Support subsequent PPAP submissions, including technical review, revision requests, re‑evaluation, and resubmission as required.
• Conduct Requirement Consumption Reviews (RCR) to align engineering requirements with supplier manufacturing capability.
• Identify high‑risk characteristics, drawing notes, materials, special processes, and tooling adequacy issues.
• Perform commodity assessments to evaluate risk across aerospace part families such as: machined components, weldments, composites, electronics / PCBAs.
• Assess supplier PPAP readiness and recommend whether PPAP implementation is required.
• Review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (Forms 1–3).
• Verify dimensional results, certifications, special process records, CMM data, and full traceability packages.
• Document discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are defined and addressed.
• Prepare and deliver clear assessment reports, PPAP review findings, and supplier action lists.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and supplier leadership regarding risks, gaps, and readiness status.
• Support metrics, dashboards, and reporting related to PPAP status and supplier performance.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience reviewing and managing PPAPs in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing.
• Proven experience working directly with suppliers to develop, teach, and audit PPAP processes.
• Experience with aerospace commodities such as machined parts, special processes, composites, weldments, or electronics.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, or related).
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO
  9001, and government/military workmanship standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain objectivity, and interact professionally with supplier and buyer personnel.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed.

• Experience with Dock‑to‑Stock (DTS) or supplier qualification programs.
• Experience with supplier quality software platforms or PPAP management tools.
• Prior work as a Quality Engineer.
• Background in aerospace, space systems, or defense manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR‑controlled technical data and/or defense articles. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with ITAR. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1157–1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.