Onsite Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer

Varda Space Industries; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentives

Relocation support

Full medical coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to ensure seamless integration of engineering and manufacturing with our supplier network at our El Segundo headquarters. You will collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and production teams to ensure suppliers meet rigorous standards and align with design specifications, performing hands-on supplier process evaluations.

This full-time onsite role requires reviewing engineering drawings, driving supplier quality improvements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–6+ years in supplier quality engineering, aero/auto/high-performance engineering industries.
• Knowledge of fluid system hardware or machined parts, sheet metal, mechanisms, structural hardware.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, DMAIC, 8D, etc.
• Understanding of engineering models and drawings.
• Ability to travel 25–50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality frameworks and programs.
• Work on propulsion system or mechanical hardware supplier experience.
• Provide DFМ input for new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and assess capabilities and quality processes.
• Define and implement robust supplier quality requirements with engineering and operations.
• Build relationships with suppliers to improve quality control processes.
• Investigate supplier quality issues via root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and qualification activities.
• Stay updated on aerospace supplier quality trends, standards, and regulations.

Skills

Supplier quality

DFM input

Root cause analysis

Audits

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

FMEA

DMAIC

8D

AS9100

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to ensure seamless integration of engineering and manufacturing with our supplier network at our El Segundo headquarters. You will collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and production teams to ensure suppliers meet rigorous standards and align with design specifications, performing hands-on supplier process evaluations.

This full-time onsite role requires reviewing engineering drawings, driving supplier quality improvements, and