Senior Principal Supplier Quality Architect (Global)

Monarch Quantum, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to build our quality architecture and supplier ecosystem from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will lead DFx, audits, CAPA, and risk management across optics, electronics, fiber optics, and exotic metals, collaborating with engineering, operations, and procurement to drive supplier excellence and robust QMS implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Optical, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science.
• 12+ years in supplier quality or quality engineering in high-tech, precision hardware.
• Experience auditing and qualifying vendors for exotic metals, optics, fiber, PWBA assemblies.
• Knowledge of SMT/PWBA standards (IPC-A-610/J-STD) and GD&T fundamentals.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100, SPC, FMEA, 8D problem solving, Gage R&R.
• Willingness to travel 25–35% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Monarch’s Supplier Quality Architecture and QMS strategy.
• Own technical commodities including optics, PCBs, fiber cables, and exotic metals.
• Lead DFx during NPI and manage APQP, CTQ specs and D/PFMEA.
• Perform audits, FAI/PPAP and supplier qualification.
• Drive CAPA with structured root-cause analyses and preventive actions.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and collaborate on dual-sourcing and development.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

Risk Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/ Optical/ Electrical Engineering or Materials Science

Master’s preferred

Tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

ISO 9001/AS9100

SPC

FMEA

8D problem-solving

Gage R&R

IPC-A-610/J-STD

Job description

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to build our quality architecture and supplier ecosystem from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will lead DFx, audits, CAPA, and risk management across optics, electronics, fiber optics, and exotic metals, collaborating with engineering, operations, and procurement to drive supplier excellence and robust QMS implementation.