Head of Metal Additive Manufacturing, Supplier Quality Engineering
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Industrial Machinery
Type
Salary
$220,000 - $250,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-03
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier quality strategy for additive manufacturing suppliers, including selection and qualification.
- Manage and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, establishing audit processes and development plans.
- Ensure supplier compliance with applicable quality standards (e.g., AS9100, Nadcap).
- Define and implement inspection and validation strategies for additive manufacturing components.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure supplier readiness.
- Conduct supplier audits and lead root cause and corrective action processes.
- Drive measurable supplier performance improvements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Progressive experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality within aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
- Experience with additive manufacturing processes and quality controls.
- Knowledge of industry quality standards and tools (e.g., AS9100, APQP/PPAP).
- Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing standards and Nadcap requirements.
- Experience with advanced AM inspection technologies and capital equipment planning.
