Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Core
Qualify, develop, and scale a world-class supplier base to support the production of next-generation autonomous defense platforms.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality & Industrialization Engineer
Builds
Scalable, decentralized defense systems and manufacturing supply chains
Domain
Defense technology and advanced manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification, process audits, capability assessments, critical-to-quality (CTQ) definition, process controls, inspection methods, first article inspections (FAI), process validation, production readiness reviews, supplier quality metrics management, corrective and preventive action programs, design-for-manufacturability, root cause analysis, structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa), quality management systems development, supplier scorecards, performance reviews, joint development plans, control plans, process capability targets, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace industry experience, startup/growth-stage operations experience
Technologies
AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, PPAP, EAR
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification, process audits, and capability assessments; Partner with Engineering and Global Supply Management to define CTQ features, process controls, and inspection methods; Oversee supplier industrialization activities including FAI, process validation, and production readiness reviews; Implement and maintain supplier quality metrics and drive corrective/preventive action programs; Support design-for-manufacturability and process improvement initiatives; Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for supplier nonconformances; Develop scalable quality management systems and documentation standards; Drive continuous improvement through supplier scorecards and joint development plans; Collaborate on prototype-to-production transitions; Provide leadership visibility into supplier performance and risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC