Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do: 

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will work with the Manager of Supplier Quality and lead supplier quality and development activities throughout the product life cycle. This role will encourage supplier partnerships while driving supplier performance to meet Supernal's expectations for quality, delivery, and cost goals.

What you can do:

• Lead supplier evaluation process by assessing supplier’s manufacturing technology, process capability, quality management system, and HSE risk
• Participate in long-term supplier agreements to provide technical support, supplier knowledge, negotiation input, and alignment of business awards to support procurement strategies
• Drive supplier advanced product quality planning process (APQP) to meet quality and timing expectations for production part approval (PPAP)
• Function as technical liaison between suppliers and internal technology development team to ensure design and process requirements are correctly interpreted and properly driven in supplier’s manufacturing processes
• Strong technical project management skills, facilitate design for manufacturing communication between design engineering and supplier to improve the producibility of the product design
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities (VA/VE)
• Promote the use of process-focused continuous improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Mistake proofing (Poka-Yoke), Measurement system analysis (MSA), and Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)
• Perform supplier first article inspection (FAIR) review per AS9102 requirement
• Perform production readiness review audit to ensure supplier’s manufacturing process is capable of meeting quality and capacity for volume production
• Evaluate and monitor overall supplier performance metrics trends vs. contracted scope, including supplier quality, reliability, and schedule
• Identify gaps, root causes, and drive supplier corrective actions for improvements
• Support organizational change process on build-to-print projects
• Identify/assess risks & opportunities throughout the program
• Up to 50% of domestic and international travel

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical-related field required
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or both industries (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Strong program/project management experience, ideally with PMP certification
• Experience with QMS systems (ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949/NADCAP)
• Disciplined approach to problem solving (8D, A3, 3x5 Whys and Red X)
• Extensive knowledge of core quality control processes (APQP, PPAP, MSA, Control Plan, FMEA, and SPC)
• Manufacturing Process Experience: PCBA assembly, Electronic assembly, Wiring harness, Electromechanical Assembly, Casting, Forging, CNC Machining, Composite fabrication, Metal Stamping/forming, Welding, and system-level assembly, etc.
• Commodity Experience: Body structures, Composites, Wiring harness, Electronics assembly, High Voltage control units, HV batteries, E-motor/rotors, etc.
• Experience with GT&T and Tolerance analysis
• Strong data analytical skills and familiarity with statistical tools and software such as Minitab, JMP, and R
• Proficient with MS Office suites, PLM, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience with 3D CAD
• Ability to lead and successfully prioritize multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Understanding of supply chain networks, linkage, and flow
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both internally &