Supplier Quality Engineer

The role

The Supplier Quality Engineer will develop and execute supplier quality processes for the Matter Compiler platform. This role involves qualifying suppliers, performing audits, and managing quality for an assigned commodity or supplier portfolio.

What you will do

• Own supplier quality for an assigned commodity or supplier portfolio from qualification through volume production.
• Qualify new suppliers and parts through assessments, first article inspection, and PPAP activities.
• Perform on-site and remote supplier audits and drive closure of corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain incoming inspection plans, test requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Disposition non-conforming material and lead MRB activity.
• Lead structured problem-solving with suppliers using 8D, RCA, FMEA, and 5 Whys.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and quality KPIs.
• Track recurring supplier issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support customer quality concerns and prepare RCCA content.
• Partner with engineering on DFM and specification reviews.

Required qualifications

• 3–6+ years in supplier quality, quality engineering, or a closely related role in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with supplier qualification, audits, incoming inspection, PPAP, and supplier scorecards.
• Working expertise in RCCA methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone/Ishikawa) and statistical tools for failure analysis.
• Experience supporting products from NPI through volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with DFM principles.
• Proficiency with PLM, MES, and ERP systems.
• Ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional partners without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and resilient in ambiguous situations.
• A first-principles mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.

Nice to have

• Experience preferably in an ISO 9001 environment.

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits

About the company

Atomic Machines is building the Matter Compiler, an AI-native, all-digital manufacturing system. The company is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Emeryville and Santa Clara.