Lead Mechanical Supplier Quality for High-Performance Drones

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical) to own supplier quality and readiness for complex mechanical hardware in a high‑reliability defense environment.

You will lead FAI/AS9102, PPAP readiness, and 8D/SCAR actions, diagnose defects, drive containment, and push for rapid improvements across supplier teams to secure on-time, high‑quality builds.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supplier quality experience in mechanical hardware production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, inspection plans, CMM reports.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality and manufacturing readiness for mechanical commodities.
• Review drawings, GD&T, material specs, inspection plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
• Lead FAI/AS9102, PPAP-style readiness, run-at-rate, and MSA/GR&R activities.
• Drive containment and 8D/SCAR closure; implement corrective actions.
• Diagnose defects and supplier control weaknesses; drive improvements.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and sourcing to enable fast, reliable builds.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

AS9102/FAI knowledge

Root-cause analysis

8D/SCAR process

Process capability

Tools

CMM

SPC

Job description

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical) to own supplier quality and readiness for complex mechanical hardware in a high‑reliability defense environment.

You will lead FAI/AS9102, PPAP readiness, and 8D/SCAR actions, diagnose defects, drive containment, and push for rapid improvements across supplier teams to secure on-time, high‑quality builds.