Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) / Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

Expleo•Tulsa, OK

21h

About The Position

EXPLEO GROUP USA is currently looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) / Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in Tulsa, OK. Expleo is a trusted partner for end‑to‑end, integrated engineering, quality, and consulting services that accelerate digital transformation. We are a talent incubator, your time at Expleo will turbo‑charge your career through complex technical challenges, opportunities to expand your skill set, and inspiring, multi‑disciplinary collaboration. Whether working on next‑generation aerospace systems, advanced manufacturing, or high‑reliability industrial technologies, you will have the opportunity to become a bolder version of yourself. Let’s change the game together. We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineers / Manufacturing Quality Engineers to support a manufacturing improvement initiative at an aerospace heat‑exchanger production facility in Tulsa, OK. This role will operate as an embedded consultant, partnering with manufacturing leadership to assess current production processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement practical solutions that enhance quality and process stability. This position requires an engaging, charismatic professional who can build trust quickly with both shop floor personnel and leadership, influence change, and drive improvement initiatives in a collaborative and motivating manner.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering
Experience in aerospace, automotive, or high‑reliability manufacturing environments
Strong background in metal manufacturing processes, including:
Welding
Brazing
Machining
Metal fabrication
Hands‑on experience conducting Gemba walks and manufacturing process evaluations
Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
Strong understanding of quality management systems and inspection processes

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Experience with heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or thermal systems manufacturing
Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100) or automotive standards (IATF 16949)
Experience implementing SPC or manufacturing data monitoring
Experience improving braze, weld, or leak test processes

Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Process Assessment
Perform Gemba walks and shop floor evaluations to assess manufacturing flow, process stability, and quality risks.
Analyze production processes including welding, brazing, cleaning, heat treatment, and leak testing operations.
Identify process inefficiencies, defect drivers, and variability sources within the manufacturing line.
Evaluate supplier component quality (e.g., tubes, aluminum components) and identify improvement opportunities.
Quality & Process Improvement
Lead root cause analysis investigations using structured methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
Identify and implement low‑hanging‑fruit improvements to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
Develop process control strategies and support implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Improve inspection processes and quality documentation.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve production flow and reduce waste.
Identify opportunities to improve:
Cycle time
Process consistency
Material flow
Defect rates
Support implementation of standard work, process documentation, and visual management.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with manufacturing engineering, operations leadership, and quality teams to drive improvements.
Work directly with shop floor personnel to ensure solutions are practical, sustainable, and adopted by operators.