Supplier Quality Engineer

Epirus•Torrance, CA

9d•$95,800 - $115,900

About The Position

Join Epirus as a Supplier Quality Engineer and help shape the reliability and performance of its technologies. This collaborative role drives supplier quality across a fast-scaling supply base, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure suppliers meet product quality expectations. The role influences product quality, accelerates supplier readiness, and incorporates quality throughout the product lifecycle, with an emphasis on creative problem-solving and continuous improvement. The position supports supplier quality from development through production, including supplier qualification, risk mitigation, investigations, performance measurement, inspection strategy, and technical coaching. It also represents Supplier Quality in product development to support supplier readiness and early application of design-for-manufacturing principles. Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites may be required, up to 40% as needed. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations. The California starting-pay range is $95,800–$115,900 USD; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, and office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, supplier development, or manufacturing engineering.
Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
Experience with machined parts, sheet metal, PCBs, cable assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
Proficiency with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, and with CMM reports.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Experience using data analysis tools to monitor trends and define metrics.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 40% as needed to supplier and manufacturing sites.
Must meet the stated U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

ASQ CQE or similar certification.
Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, and IPC standards.
Experience with ERP/MES systems.
Background in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or similarly regulated industries.
Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, and measurement system capability analysis.

Responsibilities

Build and lead supplier quality programs, including audits, assessments, readiness reviews, and qualification activities.
Identify and mitigate supplier risks to strengthen product reliability from development through production.
Assess and qualify new and existing suppliers in alignment with Epirus’ technology roadmap and quality expectations.
Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions to improve supplier performance.
Track supplier performance, develop KPIs, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate across functions to resolve quality issues, manage nonconforming material, and drive technical clarity.
Support first article inspection (FAI), process validation, and new supplier and component qualifications.
Provide technical coaching to suppliers to improve their capabilities and manufacturing processes.
Develop inspection strategies and measurement systems that improve detection capability internally and across the supply base.
Represent Supplier Quality in product development to ensure supplier readiness and early incorporation of design-for-manufacturing principles.