Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
Core
Drive vendor base to zero defects and scale satellite production by managing supplier identification, qualification, and corrective actions.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Satellite manufacturing capability and production at suppliers
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Required skills
GD&T, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, manufacturing processes (CNC, forging, welding, assembly), root cause analysis, statistical tools (Cpk, Ppk, SPC, DOE, GR&R)
Preferred skills
AS9100, IAFT 16949, Quality Management Systems, electronics manufacturing (PCBA, Harnesses, IPC standards)
Technologies
CMM, CNC, forging, welding, assembly, PCBA, Harnesses
Responsibilities
Define product specifications for raw materials, testing, inspection, and workmanship; Establish and execute vendor qualification processes including onsite audits; Lead Design For Manufacturing (DFM) reviews; Establish phase gates for new product introduction (CDR, MRR); Develop Incoming Quality Control (IQC) procedures and review supplier documentation; Spearhead root cause analysis and corrective actions with vendors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
