Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Leading supplier quality and industrialization for electrical/electronic components in aerospace aircraft manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
All-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / High-reliability electronics manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing integration & quality assurance)
Required skills
Supplier industrialization, Manufacturing engineering, Quality engineering, Electrical/electronic components expertise (PCB/PCBA, wiring harnesses, connectors, semiconductors, power electronics), AS9100/AS9145/IPC standards, 8Ds/5-Whys problem solving, OEM production ramp leadership, FAA/EASA Type Certification support, PLM/ERP/QMS systems, tooling/fixturing assessment
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in STEM, Experience with avionics/flight control systems, Deep technical expertise in aircraft or EV components
Technologies
PLM, ERP, QMS
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and integration issues on-site at suppliers, Lead technical teams through OEM production ramp, Balance tactical fires against long-term process scalability, Translate technical risks into actionable insights for leadership, Assess supplier tooling and test infrastructure, Drive supplier transparency using digital systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership