Hardware Supplier Quality & Development Engineer (NPI)

Panthalassa

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation support

Health insurance

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Flexible PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Panthalassa in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer to be the primary technical contact for Node hardware suppliers. You will drive QMS, APQP/PPAP/8D, lead supplier qualification, support new product introduction from design to production readiness, and travel up to 50%.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related STEM field.
At least five years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality-management standards.
Experience applying supplier-quality processes, including APQP, PPAP, FAIR, and 8D.
Experience supporting new product development and production-part approval.
Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes such as forming, cutting, machining, welding, and assembly.
Experience working with stainless steel, carbon steel, or comparable structural metals.
Experience identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and verifying their effectiveness.
Experience evaluating supplier manufacturing capabilities and production readiness.
Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
Ability to develop processes, specifications, and quality requirements from the ground up.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and coordinate across diverse technical teams.
Willingness to travel up to 50% when required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical point of contact for suppliers producing Node hardware.
Resolve supplier, manufacturing, and quality issues that could affect production schedules, cost, or product performance.
Lead supplier-quality and manufacturing-readiness activities for new product introduction.
Evaluate manufacturing methods and supplier capabilities for formed, cut, machined, welded, and assembled metal components.
Conduct design-for-manufacturing reviews and provide recommendations that improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability.
Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning principles during product and process development.
Develop and manage Production Part Approval Process requirements for new and changed components.
Review First Article Inspection Reports and verify that parts meet engineering and quality requirements.
Create specifications, inspection criteria, control requirements, and other technical documentation for the supply base.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Conduct supplier audits and evaluations against ISO 9001, AS9100, or comparable quality-management systems.
Analyze supplier defect and performance data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
Lead root-cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D.
Issue and manage supplier corrective-action requests through verified resolution.
Develop scalable supplier-quality processes and communicate them effectively across internal teams and external partners.
Support the implementation and use of PLM, ERP, MRP, and MES systems for supplier, manufacturing, and quality data.
Travel to supplier and manufacturing locations as needed, potentially up to 50% of the work week.