Supplier Quality Assurance Manager
Core
Build and lead a global Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) function to ensure suppliers deliver consistent, high-reliability components for safe, commercially-scalable humanoid robots.
Role type
Senior IC Supplier Quality Assurance Manager
Builds
Scalable, reliable, cost-efficient supplier quality operations across London, Boston, and Vancouver
Domain
Robotics manufacturing / High-reliability supply chain
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Global SQA strategy definition, operating model & governance design, team leadership & coaching, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, supplier compliance management, multi-tier supplier management, root-cause analysis, supplier development & qualification, contract quality clause implementation, performance metrics analysis (PPM, DPPM, SCAR), First Article Inspection (FAI) approval, Process Capability (Cp/Cpk) assessment, structured problem-solving methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa)
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ASQ CQE, Lead Auditor (ISO 9001), IATF 16949 experience, ERP (SAP S4HANA) proficiency, Power BI analytics, experience with aerospace/automotive/medical devices, export controls (EAR) awareness
Technologies
Google Workspace, Slack, SAP S4HANA, Power BI
Responsibilities
Define global SQA strategy and governance; build operating models, KPIs, and review cadences; lead and develop the SQA team; support Engineering, SCM, and Manufacturing with quality expertise; set OKRs and performance expectations; foster cross-functional culture for rapid issue resolution; make data-driven quality decisions; communicate risks to executives; ensure supplier compliance with safety/regulatory standards; manage multi-tier supplier quality across precision components and safety-critical subsystems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities