Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Supplier quality engineer jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in defense contracting, aerospace, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing sectors that anchor the state's industrial economy at every level from entry-level quality technician through senior supplier quality lead. Northern Virginia, the Hampton Roads region, and the Richmond corridor generate the highest volume of openings, with established employers like Northrop Grumman, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and Leidos maintaining long-term supplier quality engineering teams across the state. The most consistently sought specialties include AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, supplier auditing, and first-article inspection for defense and aerospace supply chains. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for the assessment, development, and evaluation of manufacturing and quality capabilities of Liebherr’s supply base. Maintains smooth operations of materials suppliers. The SQE applies quality methods, statistical analysis, understanding of requirements, problem solving, and development of the supplier’s processes and capabilities. May perform supplier systems and process audits, value engineering activities, cost down projects and implement new strategies.
- For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
Level I:
- Acquires job skills and learns policies, procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks.
- Works on assignments routine in nature, requiring limited judgement.Routinely interact with cross-functional groups within the Liebherr organization.
- Act as the liaison between suppliers and Liebherr for quality, production, and process capability related concerns.
- Identify, investigate, analyze and correct problems in purchased product quality, production and control at supplier and Liebherr manufacturing locations.
- Apply and promote Quality tools and techniques.
- Conduct cross functional audits, generate reports and follow up with corrective action. Analyze data, develop reports and quality metrics.
- Facilitate Root Cause Analysis, Corrective, and Preventive actions within the organization.
- Develop quality and technical documentation.
- Support production operation for quality related issues.
- Has basic role in decision making.
- Works with some supervision.
- Receives detailed instructions on work.
Level 2:
- All duties of Engineer Level 1 plus:
- Applies acquired job skills, policies, procedures and work instructions to complete tasks.
- Requires instructions on a few assignments.
- Drive quality and process improvements throughout the organization.
- Monitor supplier performance and scorecards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and process improvements.
- Apply quality tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate quality problems and implement solutions.
- Collect, analyze data, develop metrics and reports using basic statistical methods.
Level 3:
- All duties of Engineer Levels 1 and 2 plus:
- Utilizes substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Requires minimal supervision.
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult and require judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
- Skilled in planning, managing, directing resources and managing projects.
- Has the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Level 4 (Senior):
- All duties of Engineer Levels 1, 2 and 3 plus:
- Completion of difficult technical assignments applying comprehensive knowledge of engineering, quality, and project management principles,
- practices, and procedures in supply chain management.
- Requires little to no supervision.
- Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering.
- Oversee assignments of Levels 1, 2 and 3 SQE’s.
- Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance and provides feedback.
- Plans and assigns personnel for projects and/or tasks.
- Applies comprehensive knowledge of statistical analysis and APQP methodology.
Competencies
Education and Experience:
Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with two to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.
Level 4 (Senior):
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with four to six years of applicable experience in, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.
Additional Requirements:
- Is expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 25% to customer or supplier sites.
- Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
- This position is working from home eligible.
Our Offer
Pay Range: $100,000 - $108,000
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are a California resident, please visit Liebherr USA, Co. Privacy Statement for more information regarding how Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates collect and process your personal information.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Thomas Steele
lus-recruiting@liebherr.com
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for the assessment, development, and evaluation of manufacturing and quality capabilities of Liebherr’s supply base. Maintains smooth operations of materials suppliers. The SQE applies quality methods, statistical analysis, understanding of requirements, problem solving, and development of the supplier’s processes and capabilities. May perform supplier systems and process audits, value engineering activities, cost down projects and implement new strategies.
- For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
Level I:
- Acquires job skills and learns policies, procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks.
- Works on assignments routine in nature, requiring limited judgement.Routinely interact with cross-functional groups within the Liebherr organization.
- Act as the liaison between suppliers and Liebherr for quality, production, and process capability related concerns.
- Identify, investigate, analyze and correct problems in purchased product quality, production and control at supplier and Liebherr manufacturing locations.
- Apply and promote Quality tools and techniques.
- Conduct cross functional audits, generate reports and follow up with corrective action. Analyze data, develop reports and quality metrics.
- Facilitate Root Cause Analysis, Corrective, and Preventive actions within the organization.
- Develop quality and technical documentation.
- Support production operation for quality related issues.
- Has basic role in decision making.
- Works with some supervision.
- Receives detailed instructions on work.
Level 2:
- All duties of Engineer Level 1 plus:
- Applies acquired job skills, policies, procedures and work instructions to complete tasks.
- Requires instructions on a few assignments.
- Drive quality and process improvements throughout the organization.
- Monitor supplier performance and scorecards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and process improvements.
- Apply quality tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate quality problems and implement solutions.
- Collect, analyze data, develop metrics and reports using basic statistical methods.
Level 3:
- All duties of Engineer Levels 1 and 2 plus:
- Utilizes substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Requires minimal supervision.
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult and require judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
- Skilled in planning, managing, directing resources and managing projects.
- Has the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Level 4 (Senior):
- All duties of Engineer Levels 1, 2 and 3 plus:
- Completion of difficult technical assignments applying comprehensive knowledge of engineering, quality, and project management principles,
- practices, and procedures in supply chain management.
- Requires little to no supervision.
- Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering.
- Oversee assignments of Levels 1, 2 and 3 SQE’s.
- Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance and provides feedback.
- Plans and assigns personnel for projects and/or tasks.
- Applies comprehensive knowledge of statistical analysis and APQP methodology.
Competencies
Education and Experience:
Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with two to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.
Level 4 (Senior):
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with four to six years of applicable experience in, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.
Additional Requirements:
- Is expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 25% to customer or supplier sites.
- Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
- This position is working from home eligible.
Our Offer
Pay Range: $100,000 - $108,000
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are a California resident, please visit Liebherr USA, Co. Privacy Statement for more information regarding how Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates collect and process your personal information.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Thomas Steele
lus-recruiting@liebherr.com
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier quality engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Experience with quality management systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949
- Proficiency conducting supplier audits, corrective action requests, and root cause analysis
- Familiarity with first-article inspection and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles
- Strong working knowledge of statistical process control and quality data analysis tools
- Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Supplier Quality Professional preferred
Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supplier quality engineer in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a supplier quality engineer, so the path centers on education and industry credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial technology. From there, pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Supplier Quality Professional credential significantly strengthens your candidacy, especially with Virginia's large defense and aerospace contractor base, where quality certification is often a contract requirement rather than a preference.
How much do supplier quality engineers make in Virginia?
Supplier quality engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $102,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,880 for the lowest 10% to over $157,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire supplier quality engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring supplier quality engineers in Virginia right now include HII, Jabil, and Moog, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of defense prime contractors and shipbuilding facilities means supplier quality roles here frequently involve security-clearance-eligible candidates and supply chains tied to federal programs.
Which Virginia cities have the most supplier quality engineer jobs?
Newport News, Dulles, and Herndon have the most supplier quality engineer openings in Virginia. The Hampton Roads area, anchored by Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News shipyard and a network of naval installations, generates concentrated demand, while Northern Virginia and Richmond attract openings tied to defense systems contractors and advanced manufacturing operations supplying federal customers.
Are there remote supplier quality engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Supplier quality engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline involving supplier site audits, physical inspection, and production floor assessments, which limits remote work compared to purely analytical fields. About 0% of supplier quality engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those openings tend to concentrate in supplier development planning, quality systems documentation, and corrective action management rather than active auditing or inspection roles.
How can I get hired as a supplier quality engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or inspection technician role at one of Virginia's defense manufacturing or shipbuilding employers, where hands-on exposure to AS9100 or NADCAP processes builds a foundation that supplier quality roles require. Northrop Grumman and Huntington Ingalls Industries both bring on early-career engineering talent through structured new-graduate programs at their Virginia facilities. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential before applying, or coming from a manufacturing engineering, production planning, or metrology background, makes the transition to a supplier quality title considerably more direct.
Where can I find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, and manufacturing employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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