Manufacturing quality engineering

Supplier Quality Engineer
Department: Quality
Employment Type: Full Time
As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Impulse , you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of components and materials from our suppliers. In this role, you'll leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and optimize supplier relationships.

Manage the issue ticket landscape related to vendor performance and prescribe specific actions to improve quality, eliminate recurring non-conformances, and mitigate supply chain risks
Qualify parts and oversee the manufacturing process with vendors
Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluations
Own and manage non-conformances identified at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests) and during production. Partner with vendors to implement new processes or actions that reduce recurring issues and mitigate supply chain risks
Drive improvements in existing quality management processes while collaborating with vendors to enhance their performance
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure that high-quality parts and services meet all requirements
Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and root causes of systemic issues
Execute non-conformance management processes, including SDR, MRB, RTV, CAPA, and Production Issue Ticket reviews
Support containment actions related to non-conforming products, including identifying product locations, coordinating with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate flight risks, and conducting root cause analysis
2+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, or quality-related field, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, quality standards, and certifications (e.g., Ability to travel 25% of time

4+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or a similar role within the aerospace, manufacturing, or a related industry

• Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS), supplier audits, and non-conformance management processes (SDR, MRB, CAPA, RTV)
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Experience using quality management tools and software (e.g., Minitab, SAP, or similar ERP systems)
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other analytics platforms

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options , and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan .

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.