Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
Core
Ensure external suppliers can build complex mechanical hardware to the quality, speed, and scale required for high-performance unmanned systems.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
High-performance unmanned systems (drones) for defense applications
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality management, mechanical commodities expertise (CNC, composites, injection molding, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, castings), GD&T interpretation, supplier audits, process capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk), MSA/GR&R, root-cause analysis (8D/SCAR), corrective action management, production readiness reviews
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense industry experience, ITAR/EAR supply chain knowledge, composite manufacturing methods (layup, cure, NDI/NDT), precision machining, supplier development in domestic/international bases
Technologies
AS9102, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, CMM, GD&T
Responsibilities
Review drawings and quality documentation to validate supplier capability; Partner with engineering to identify DFM risks and production ramp risks; Lead supplier qualification and performance activities; Drive containment and corrective actions for quality issues; Build a supplier base capable of scaling production to meet reliability standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC