Astranis
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
$145K–$220K
San Francisco +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 6+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or supply chain engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Material Science/Physics or similar technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
About the job
Drives supplier quality and manufacturing readiness to eliminate defects and scale production of Astranis satellites.
What you'll do
- Define supplier product specifications and execute vendor qualification, audits, assessments, and qualification builds.
- Lead DFM reviews, establish supplier phase gates, and develop incoming inspection and documentation review processes.
- Lead supplier root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and qualify rework, repair, or rebuild dispositions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a similar technical field.
- 6+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or supply chain engineering.
- Background in GD&T, mechanical and thermal engineering, and manufacturing processes including CNC, forging, welding, and assembly.
- Ability to work extended hours and travel 40%+ as needed.
Nice to have
- Aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience; AS9100, IAFT 16949, or Quality Management Systems.
- Statistical tools experience including Cpk & Ppk, SPC, DOE, and GR&R; or electronics manufacturing experience with PCBA and Harnesses.
Pay
$145,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
GD&T, CNC, Cpk & Ppk, SPC, DOE, GR&R, PCBA, Harnesses
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