Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for qualifying, developing, and sustaining suppliers to ensure conformance to quality management system requirements and detailed technical design specifications across mechanical and electrical components and assemblies. This role partners closely with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure suppliers can consistently deliver parts and assemblies that meet performance, reliability, and production scalability requirements. The SQE drives supplier readiness from early design engagement through production ramp and lifecycle support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical fluency in mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, deep working knowledge of QMS standards (e.g., ISO 9001 / AS9100), and experience implementing structured supplier qualification frameworks (APQP, PPAP, FAI, audits, control plans, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline.
- 5–10+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience qualifying suppliers for: Precision mechanical components Electrical assemblies (e.g., cables, harnesses, electro-mechanical systems)
- Working knowledge of: ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC AS9102 First Article Inspection GD&T interpretation
- Experience conducting supplier audits and source inspections.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including: CNC machining, fabrication, special processes (heat treat, coating, anodize) Wire harness fabrication and electrical termination methods Functional and environmental testing methodologies
- Experience managing supplier corrective action and root cause investigations.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
Nice To Haves
- AS9100 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience scaling suppliers from prototype to high-rate production.
- Experience working with government or defense programs.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and PLM tools.
- IPC-A-620 or IPC-A-610 familiarity (for electrical assemblies).
Responsibilities
- Supplier Qualification & Technical Capability Assessment
- Design & Development Integration
- Quality Systems & Compliance Oversight
- Production Readiness & Risk Mitigation
- Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Supplier Performance Management
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
- Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
- Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
