Supplier Industrialization Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and technically fluent Supplier Quality & Industrialization Engineer (SQIE) to qualify, develop, and scale a world-class supplier base that supports Mach’s growing portfolio of programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification, process audits, and capability assessments to ensure manufacturing readiness and compliance with Mach standards.
• Partner with Engineering and Global Supply Management to define critical-to-quality (CTQ) features, process controls, and inspection methods for new and existing parts.
• Oversee supplier industrialization activities including first article inspections (FAI), process validation, and production readiness reviews.
• Implement and maintain supplier quality metrics (yield, OTD, NCR rate, Cp/Cpk) and drive corrective and preventive action programs.
• Support design-for-manufacturability and process improvement initiatives to reduce defects, cycle time, and cost.
• Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) for supplier nonconformances.
• Develop scalable quality management systems and documentation standards that align with aerospace and defense requirements (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS).
• Drive continuous improvement through supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and joint development plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production, establishing control plans and process capability targets.
• Provide leadership visibility into supplier performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field (10+ years of relevant experience may substitute for degree).
• 2+ years of experience in supplier quality, process engineering, or supplier development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, electronics assembly, or composites.
• Hands-on experience with quality systems, PPAP/FAI, and process validation.
• Familiarity with aerospace or defense quality frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to startup or growth-stage operations.