About the job

Supplier Quality Engineer

Department: Quality

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $105,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of components and materials from our suppliers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards throughout the product lifecycle. In this role, you’ll leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and optimize supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the issue ticket landscape related to vendor performance and prescribe specific actions to improve quality, eliminate recurring non-conformances, and mitigate supply chain risks

• Qualify parts and oversee the manufacturing process with vendors

• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluations

• Own and manage non-conformances identified at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests) and during production. Partner with vendors to implement new processes or actions that reduce recurring issues and mitigate supply chain risks

• Drive improvements in existing quality management processes while collaborating with vendors to enhance their performance

• Manage containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances, and develop resolutions for existing issues. Identify and implement improvements to reduce the overall issue ticket landscape

• Foster improvements within the supply base to create a more stable and reliable supply chain.

• Provide technical support onsite at suppliers to ensure part reliability

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure that high-quality parts and services meet all requirements

• Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and root causes of systemic issues

• Execute non-conformance management processes, including SDR, MRB, RTV, CAPA, and Production Issue Ticket reviews

• Support containment actions related to non-conforming products, including identifying product locations, coordinating with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate flight risks, and conducting root cause analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, or quality-related field, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, quality standards, and certifications (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Ability to travel 25% of time

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or a similar role within the aerospace, manufacturing, or a related industry

• Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS), supplier audits, and non-conformance management processes (SDR, MRB, CAPA, RTV)

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with suppliers

• Experience using quality management tools and software (e.g., Minitab, SAP, or similar ERP systems)

• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other analytics platforms

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

****To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.