Supplier Development Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Quality Engineer – Supplier Quality
Sturm, Ruger & Co. – Prescott, AZ
Position Summary
The Senior Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring externally supplied materials, components, and services consistently meet Ruger quality, safety, and delivery requirements. This role emphasizes prevention over detection by embedding quality early in the supply chain through APQP execution, PPAP approval, supplier capability assessments, and continuous improvement. The SQE partners cross-functionally to reduce supplier-driven risk, prevent quality escapes, and improve overall Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) while supporting new product introduction and production readiness.
Responsibilities
• Steward of Quality – Uphold Ruger’s tradition of craftsmanship by ensuring that every firearm meets our exacting standards of safety, reliability, and performance.
• Strategic Visionary – Shape Ruger’s quality strategy for the future, build...