Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationWestminster, CO
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5–8 yrs
DepartmentQuality, Quality Assurance
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJun 8, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jun 8, 2026No pay range listed, though Colorado requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
5-8 years of supplier quality experience in aerospace and defense industries
Experience managing suppliers for space-grade machining, PCBs, PCBAs, integrated assemblies, and test
Demonstrated skills in supplier management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret engineering documentation, requirements, and other supplier flow downs
Experience with certified quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation
Experience with aerospace and electronics manufacturing
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State
Skills
AS9100
ISO 9001
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Life
Disability
Retirement plans
Stock options
Legal
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the company
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
About the role
We are looking to add a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Implement and maintain supplier quality processes and documentation in accordance with AS9100, leveraging business systems functionalities to drive process efficiency and effectiveness.
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Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain to ensure supplier flow down and compliance to QMS, customer, industry, regulatory/statutory, and any applicable requirements.
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Maintain approved suppliers including supplier qualification, periodic performance review, supplier relationship management, risk assessment, and removal, if needed.
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Provide technical guidance, support, and training to suppliers to ensure alignment to CesiumAstro requirements for execution.
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Collaborate with design engineering to ensure suppliers design for manufacturability (DFM) considerations are incorporated.
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Perform nonconformance investigation and drive root cause corrective action when supplier issues occur.
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Support disposition of nonconformances including rework, scrap, and RMA.
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Monitor and drive supplier corrective actions requests (SCARs) when escalated.
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Establish and analyze supplier performance metrics including defect rate, nonconformances, on-time delivery, cost of rework/scrap, and supplier corrective action resolution.
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Use performance data to drive strategic partnerships and develop supplier capability with key suppliers.
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Perform supplier site audits and source inspection as needed.
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Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
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5-8 years of supplier quality experience in aerospace and defense industries.
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Experience managing suppliers for space-grade machining, PCBs, PCBAs, integrated assemblies, and test.
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Demonstrated skills in supplier management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to interpret engineering documentation, requirements, and other supplier flow downs.
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Experience with certified quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
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Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation.
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Experience with aerospace and electronics manufacturing.
Benefits
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.