• Establish and maintain strong relationships with US-based suppliers, serving as the primary contact for quality-related matters. • Conduct supplier facility and process audits to verify compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements. • Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues by identifying root causes and driving corrective and preventive actions. • Identify opportunities for process and quality improvements within the supplier network, with a focus on defect reduction and cost optimization. • Maintain comprehensive records of supplier performance, audits, source inspections, and corrective actions. • Communicate quality findings, risks, and recommendations effectively to engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams. • Perform source inspections on mechanical assemblies, including review of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), sampling inspection plans, material traceability, and special processing. • Conduct supplier onboarding for new US suppliers, including on-site assessments and verification of contractual and regulatory compliance.