Supplier Development Engineer

Quantum Space•Tulsa, OK

2d•$68,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to support the Ranger spacecraft program by ensuring the technical capability, quality, and performance of suppliers manufacturing critical spacecraft hardware. The role involves qualifying new suppliers, resolving quality and delivery challenges, and supporting supplier development as Tulsa manufacturing operations scale toward rate production. The engineer will work with design engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams to help suppliers consistently deliver high-quality machined, welded, composite, and electromechanical components that meet program requirements. The position focuses on assessing supplier capabilities, improving manufacturing processes, and strengthening supplier performance to support reliable, scalable spacecraft production and mission success. The position is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Applicants must meet U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering.
Experience with precision machining, welding, or composite manufacturing processes.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace or defense supplier development and quality.
Experience with AS9100, AS9102 first-article inspection, PPAP, and supplier audits.
Experience with Nadcap special processes, including heat treat, NDT, welding, and coatings.
Experience with GD&T, drawing interpretation, and manufacturability review.
Experience with structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and DMAIC, and with statistical process control.
Experience helping suppliers scale capacity for rate production.
Experience with ERP and supplier quality management systems.
Strong communication skills and comfort working on supplier shop floors.

Responsibilities

Assess, qualify, and onboard suppliers for machined parts, weldments, tanks, composites, harnesses, and special processes.
Lead supplier quality and delivery improvement, including root-cause analysis, corrective action, and verification at supplier sites.
Review supplier capabilities, capacity, and process controls against Ranger requirements and rate plans.
Support first-article inspection, PPAP, and process qualification at suppliers.
Partner with design engineering, supply chain, and quality to resolve drawing, specification, and manufacturability issues with suppliers.
Conduct supplier audits and surveillance and maintain approved supplier status.
Support make/buy analysis and transitions of parts between suppliers and in-house production.
Track supplier performance metrics and drive improvement plans.
Support source selection and technical evaluation of bids.