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Ursa Major · 3 days ago

Supplier Quality Engineer

Berthoud, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Ursa Major is a company focused on revolutionizing aerospace and defense through high-performance propulsion systems. The Supplier Quality Engineer will serve as the technical quality expert for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components, managing supplier quality, conducting audits, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and high standards.

AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the supplier quality lead for all EEE components including PWB’s, CCA’s, harnesses, connectors, sensors, embedded electronics, and COTS parts, while also supporting quality assurance for non-EEE components as needed to ensure comprehensive supplier coverage

Lead supplier audits, source inspections, first article inspections, and ongoing surveillance to ensure compliance with quality and technical requirements

Develop and manage quality control documentation, acceptance test plans (ATP), and inspection criteria for EEE parts

Own the MRB process for incoming EEE components and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions with suppliers

Collaborate with engineering to support DFM/DFT initiatives, supplier capability assessments, and technical drawing reviews

Support the development of internal quality processes for handling, inspection, and qualification of EEE components

Ensure supplier adherence to industry standards such as AS9100, IPC-A-610/620, and J-STD-001. Familiarity with commonly flowed-down military and aerospace standards including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38535, SAE AS5553, and DFARS traceability requirements is preferred

Partner with supply chain to manage supplier scorecards, performance metrics, and quality-driven sourcing decisions

Support internal teams in failure analysis and quality escapes involving EEE components

Monitor, review, and act on GIDEP alerts to ensure timely response to part obsolescence, counterfeit risks, or known quality issues impacting EEE components

Support or initiate Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) activities for high-reliability EEE parts, especially in cases of supplier risk, failure investigation, or qualification of mission-critical components

Perform regular domestic travel for supplier visits, audits, and technical reviews

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringElectrical EngineeringQuality Assurance PrinciplesAS9100 Quality SystemsIPC-A-610/620 StandardsJ-STD-001 StandardsFailure AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

5+ years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on supplier management and EEE components

Working knowledge of IPC-A-610/620, J-STD-001, and aerospace electronics quality standards

Experience with AS9100 quality systems and supplier audits

Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred

Proven ability to drive quality culture change in dynamic or engineering-led organizations; comfortable building structure in areas that lack existing process maturity

Strong familiarity with IPC or J-STD workmanship standards; ability to evaluate supplier compliance against these standards

Familiarity with DO-254, DO-178C, or MIL/NASA standards for space or hypersonic environments

Experience managing supplier quality for COTS and custom electronics

Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in supplier root cause and corrective action

Hands-on experience with environmental and functional test validation for EEE components

Ongoing professional development and certification support