Quality Engineer – Supply Chain

Location: Remote – Southern California/Los Angeles or surrounding cities

Take-off with Pilatus! We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer – Supply Chain to join our team in a remote position based in California. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving supplier quality across our North American supply base, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

The Quality Engineer – Supply Chain works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays an important part in strengthening supplier relationships, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting Pilatus' commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance across the North American supply base
• Conduct supplier audits, risk assessments, and evaluations to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Manage supplier quality issues, corrective actions, and closure of Inspection Reports
• Evaluate, approve, and renew aerospace suppliers in accordance with established requirements
• Maintain the Aerospace Supplier Portal in compliance with EASA Part-21 and 14 CFR Part 145 requirements
• Develop, monitor, and report supply chain quality KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and support business objectives
• Identify process inefficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support implementation of supply chain strategies, supplier management processes, and quality improvement projects
• Travel domestically and internationally to conduct supplier audits and provide on-site support as needed
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five years of experience in the aircraft industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of EASA Part-21 Subpart G and 14 CFR Part 145 requirements
• Experience in aircraft assembly and/or maintenance
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice
• Full COVID-19 vaccination required for business-related travel, subject to applicable law and reasonable accommodation requirements

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $86,000–$115,000 per year. This range represents Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.'s estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant skills and experience, education, job location, internal equity, market data, and business considerations.

The hiring range may be modified in the future based on business or market conditions. Any bonus, incentive compensation, benefits, or other forms of compensation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, programs, and policies and may be modified in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays annually, plus 15 days of paid vacation and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start, with vacation increasing to 20 days annually after five years of employment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with Pilatus paying 90% of premiums for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 annually for single coverage and $3,000 annually for family coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions of up to 6%
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance premiums
• Annual tuition assistance available after the first year of employment

Application Information

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time; early applications are encouraged.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. ("Pilatus") does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment or staffing agencies unless expressly authorized by Pilatus' internal Human Resources or Talent Acquisition team.

Recruitment and staffing agencies are strictly prohibited from submitting unsolicited resumes or candidate information directly to Pilatus employees, hiring managers, or representatives without prior written authorization and an executed recruitment services agreement.

Any resume or candidate information submitted by an agency without a valid, signed agreement and prior authorization will be considered an unsolicited submission and may be used by Pilatus without any obligation to pay placement fees, referral fees, or other compensation. Pilatus reserves the right to contact, evaluate, and hire any such candidate without financial obligation to the submitting agency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age