Supplier Quality Engineer

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders‑of‑ magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep‑tech startup, we embrace a results‑driven, fast‑paced, and customer‑focused approach to innovation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience considered. 8+ years of supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or supplier‑development experience. Experience supporting Government or defense contracts and working with contract quality requirements under FAR Part 46; DFARS experience preferred where applicable. Demonstrated ability to qualify, assess, and monitor suppliers based on quality‑system capability, technical competence, capacity, delivery performance, and risk. Experience conducting supplier audits, including quality‑management‑system, process, product, and special‑process audits. Working knowledge of quality‑management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or other standards relevant to the organization’s industry. Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, inspection plans, test requirements, and configuration‑control requirements. Experience with nonconformance management, material review, root‑cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and supplier corrective action requests (SCARs). Ability to develop and review quality plans, first‑article inspection packages, inspection/test records, certificates of conformance, and traceability documentation. Experience applying quality tools such as 5 Why, fishbone analysis, FMEA, control plans, process capability, statistical process control, and risk‑based thinking. Strong documentation discipline and ability to maintain objective quality evidence that is complete, accurate, traceable, and ready for customer or Government review. Effective communication and collaboration skills with suppliers, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customers. Up to 50% travel Preferred Qualifications ASQ certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). Experience with DCMA, source inspection, Government quality assurance surveillance, customer audits, or audit‑response activities. Experience with counterfeit‑part prevention, product traceability, lot control, serialization, and supplier flowdown requirements. Familiarity with first article inspection requirements, including AS9102. Knowledge of ERP, quality‑management‑system, and supplier‑performance‑management tools. Salary Range: per year 155000-185000 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability Employer-funded Health Savings Account Unlimited PTO 401(k) match Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Savings Account Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave Employee Assistance Program Student Loan Repayment Equity Program Notice to Recruitment Agencies Infleqtion does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Infleqtion is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr