Who We Are:  CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.  CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.  CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.  What We Have to Offer:  Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance  A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe  Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions  Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!  Summary  The Supplier Quality Engineer develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices to ensure external vendors and raw material suppliers consistently meet company and regulatory quality standards. This role includes evaluating supplier facilities, processes, and quality systems, as well as supporting supplier and part certification efforts. The engineer analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects, working to prevent recurrence and future issues. They also lead root cause investigations and coordinate corrective actions for supplier-related problems. Incumbent in this role is considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline with a full understanding of area of specialization. May assist less-experienced peers. Represent the stage that a person will stabilize in their career and may stay at this level many years. Position requires professional degree in a single discipline with typically 5 years of related experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Review the purchase requisitions to ensure the adequacy of specified quality requirements prior to their communication to the suppliers. Verify all drawings, specifications, and SOWs are released documents prior to approval of purchase requisition. Verify each COTS item procured has an OEM/OCM or authorized distributor identified. Collaborate with program quality engineering to ensure quality standards are properly flowed to suppliers.  Ensure the correct quality assurance codes are applied based on the requirements for the commodity. Review purchase requisitions and requests to obtain quote to ensure the adequacy of specified quality requirements prior to their communication to the suppliers. Review approved supplier records to ensure all audits, surveys, and applicable 3rd party certifications are current and maintained in our supplier registry system. Generate supplier scorecards to reflect ongoing measurements of supplier delivery and quality performance. Approve new suppliers in the approved supplier registry and qualify by reviewing documentation and/or site visits. Issue and track supplier corrective action requests. Support the internal audit and corrective action processes. Position may require 10% travel to support supplier evaluations. Qualifications and Education Requirements Associate’s degree in related discipline, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 years related work experience. Experience in an ISO 9001 quality management system or AS9100 quality Management system for aviation, space and defense environment. Experience with identification of requirements in customer contracts, specifications and drawings. Experience with review of purchase orders/requisition for quality requirements flow down.  Knowledge of commodities-based procurements is required. Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel is required. Experience auditing quality systems for deficiencies is a plus Certified in lean and six-sigma is a plus. Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.    Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.  Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone and fax. Physical Demands   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.    Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking.  Shifts and/or schedules may change throughout the year as dictated by management and business needs  May be required to sit and review information on a computer screen for long periods of time  May require repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard  Extended working hours may be required as dictated by management and business needs  Other Duties  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.   Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success. Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow. Not quite ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to stay current on the latest job opportunities, news, and events.

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