Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)

The role

The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures the quality, maturity, and continuous improvement of the supplier base. This role leads supplier preselection, audits, and part qualification to ensure reliable and manufacturable products.

What you will do

• Lead supplier preselection and follow-up audits
• Define and communicate technical and quality requirements to suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance using defined metrics
• Manage supplier change requests, part and process approvals, and configuration control
• Lead supplier part qualification activities
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate supplier-related risks
• Collaborate with Design and AIT Engineering teams for manufacturability feedback
• Implement and track supplier improvement plans
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier-related quality issues

Required qualifications

• Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or similar roles
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management for mechanical parts and assemblies
• Deep understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and inspection/verification methodologies
• Experience with non-conformance (NC) management, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, 3D CAD models, specifications, material standards, and manufacturing process documentation
• Strong focus on traceability, configuration control, and engineering change management
• Data-driven approach to analyzing supplier performance and quality metrics
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking
• High ownership with a proactive, hands-on approach

Nice to have

• Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or related field degree
• Experience evaluating and approving special processes
• Experience with ERP and MES systems in production environments
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-reliability manufacturing environments

Benefits

• Continuous professional development
• Training opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
• Screening
• Initial Interview
• Task & Presentation
• Final On-site / Remote Interview

About the company

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, delivering persistent monitoring capabilities via the world's largest and most advanced SAR satellite constellation. Founded and headquartered in Finland, the company operates globally with over 1000 employees.