Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)

ICEYE; Espoo; On-site; EUR 55,800 - 83,700; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical to ensure quality across the supplier base. You will lead preselection, audits, and qualification of mechanical parts, manage NCRs and CAPA, and drive supplier improvements to enable reliable manufacturing.

The role collaborates with Supply Chain and Engineering, ensuring traceability and change management across vendors. A strong background in mechanical manufacturing and GD&T is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Minimum 3 years in supplier quality or similar.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management for mechanical parts.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC, surface treatments, assembly).
• Experience with NC management, CAPA, and root cause tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, GD&T, and process docs.
• Focus on traceability, configuration control, and change management.
• Data-driven approach to supplier performance and quality metrics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier preselection and audits to assess capability and compliance.
• Define and communicate technical and quality requirements to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance using defined metrics and drive improvements.
• Manage supplier change requests and configuration control with engineering teams.
• Lead supplier part qualification activities prior to production release.
• Assess and mitigate supplier risks to ensure continuity of supply and quality.
• Collaborate with Design and AIT teams for manufacturability feedback.
• Implement and track supplier improvement plans to raise maturity.
• Serve as primary contact for supplier-related quality issues and NC/DEVs.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Mechanical drawings

Root cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

3D CAD

Job description

Role Highlights

• Department: Reliability & Mission Assurance
• Reports to: Manager, Reliability & Mission Assurance
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Office
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
• Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical
• Location: Finland

Why This Role Matters

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, maturity, and continuous improvement of ICEYE’s supplier base, from selection through ongoing performance management. The Supplier Quality Engineer leads supplier preselection and audits, manages technical and quality requirement flow‑down, drives supplier change control and supplier part qualification activities to ensure reliable, compliant, and manufacturable products.

The position reports to the Mission Assurance & Reliability team and collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, and AIT Engineering. It plays a key role in strengthening ICEYE’s supply ecosystem by aligning supplier capabilities with design and production needs, enabling scalable and reliable manufacturing operations across all external partners.

Who We Are

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world’s largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE‑built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead supplier preselection and follow‑up audits to assess capability, maturity, and compliance with ICEYE and industry standards.
• Define and communicate technical and quality requirements to suppliers, ensuring full understanding and compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance using defined metrics (delivery quality, NCR rates, on‑time delivery, responsiveness) to identify gaps and drive improvement actions.
• Manage supplier change requests, part and process approvals, and configuration control activities in coordination with the Engineering Teams and Configuration Management Team.
• Lead supplier part qualification activities ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements prior to production release.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate supplier‑related risks, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing impact to product quality and delivery.
• Collaborate early with Design and AIT Engineering teams to gather manufacturability and inspectability feedback from suppliers.
• Implement and track supplier improvement plans to increase supplier maturity and readiness.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier‑related quality issues, including management of non‑conformances (NCs) and deviation/waiver requests, ensuring timely resolution and closure.

Must Haves

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Mechactronics, Aerospace, or related field)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management for mechanical parts and assemblies (machined parts, composites, electromechanical assemblies), including supplier audits, qualification (FAI/PPAP or equivalent), and performance monitoring
• Deep understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes (CNC machining, surface treatments, and assembly) and inspection/verification methodologies, with a focus on dimensional conformity, workmanship, and product reliability
• Experience with non‑conformance (NC) management, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.), and CAPA implementation in mechanical manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, 3D CAD models, specifications, material standards, and manufacturing process documentation
• Strong focus on traceability, configuration control, and engineering change management for mission‑critical mechanical hardware and assemblies
• Data‑driven approach to analyzing supplier performance, quality metrics, inspection results, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority
• Structured problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• High ownership with a proactive, hands‑on approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience evaluating and approving special processes (e.g., heat treatment, coating, NDT) and ensuring supplier compliance with applicable industry and customer requirements.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems in production environments
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high‑reliability manufacturing environments.

Application Process

• Screening
• Initial Interview
• Task & Presentation
• Final On‑site / Remote Interview

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale‑up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. Base salary range for this position is xxxx–xxxx local currency per month (gross), dependant on experience, and will be negotiated individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.