Supplier Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days of vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Public transport ticket

Rental clothing with laundry service

Sport Clubs membership

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

Job summary

Isar Aerospace seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification, audits, and performance management for aerospace-grade materials and components. You will drive corrective actions, analyze root causes, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product Assurance to minimize risk across the supplier network.

The role requires auditing experience, knowledge of EN9100/ISO 9001, and strong communication and travel readiness to visit supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Product Assurance, or Quality Engineering
• Strong understanding of supplier qualifications and performance management
• Experience planning and conducting supplier audits and process assessments
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective actions
• Understanding aerospace quality requirements: configuration control and traceability
• EN9100/ISO 9001 knowledge is advantageous
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specs
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites
• Strong analytical and risk-based problem solving
• English proficiency; German an advantage

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute supplier qualification and approval activities
• Perform supplier audits, process audits, and capability assessments
• Lead source inspections at supplier facilities when required
• Develop and review supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Manage supplier nonconformances and corrective actions
• Conduct root cause analyses and verify corrective actions
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering on supplier development and risk
• Support First Article Inspection, qualification, and industrialization with suppliers
• Monitor supplier quality trends and identify risks to quality and delivery
• Drive continuous improvement focused on defect prevention and process capability
• Support incoming inspection with supplier-related investigations

Skills

Supplier quality mgmt

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Process capability

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related

Job description

Mission Brief

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring externally supplied materials, components, assemblies, and special processes consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. Reporting within the Quality organization, this role serves as the primary quality interface between the company and its supply base to ensure supplier performance supports safe, reliable, and compliant aerospace manufacturing.

The position leads supplier qualification, supplier performance management, supplier audits, source inspections, and supplier corrective action activities. Working closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Assurance, and Quality teams, the Supplier Quality Engineer drives continuous improvement throughout the supplier network while reducing supplier-related quality risks.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Plan and execute supplier qualification and approval activities for new and existing suppliers.
• Perform supplier audits, process audits, and capability assessments to verify compliance with applicable requirements and standards.
• Lead source inspections and verification activities at supplier facilities when required.
• Develop, maintain, and review supplier scorecards and supplier performance metrics.
• Manage supplier nonconformances and supplier corrective action processes to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis reviews and verify effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering teams in supplier selection, development, and risk assessments.
• Support First Article Inspection, qualification, and industrialization activities involving external suppliers.
• Monitor supplier quality trends and proactively identify risks to quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention and process capability enhancement.
• Support incoming inspection organizations with supplier-related quality investigations and containment actions.
• Maintain supplier quality records, audit reports, and compliance documentation in accordance with applicable quality management system requirements.

Qualification Checklist

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Product Assurance, or Quality Engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification, supplier development, and supplier performance management processes.
• Experience planning and conducting supplier audits and process assessments.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action systems.
• Understanding of aerospace quality requirements including configuration control, traceability, and product conformity principles.
• Knowledge of EN9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality system requirements is advantageous.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a risk-based decision-making approach.
• Professional proficiency in English; German language skills are advantageous.

Aim high, deliver relentlessly, act with integrity, and keep the mission first.

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.