Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)

Job description

Role highlights: - Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical - Location: Finland - Department: Reliability & Mission Assurance - Reports to: Manager, Reliability & Mission Assurance - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, maturity, and continuous improvement of ICEYE’s supplier base, from selection through ongoing performance management. The Supplier Quality Engineer leads supplier preselection and audits, manages technical and quality requirement flow-down, drives supplier change control and supplier part qualification activities to ensure reliable, compliant, and manufacturable products. The position reports to the Mission Assurance & Reliability team and collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, and AIT Engineering. It plays a key role in strengthening ICEYE’s supply ecosystem by aligning supplier capabilities with design and production needs, enabling scalable and reliable manufacturing operations across all external partners. Who We Are ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Your day-to-day responsibilities - Lead supplier preselection and follow-up audits to assess capability, maturity, and compliance with ICEYE and industry standards. - Define and communicate technical and quality requirements to suppliers, ensuring full understanding and compliance throughout the supply chain. - Monitor supplier performance using defined metrics (e.g., delivery quality, NCR rates, on-time delivery, responsiveness) to identify gaps and drive improvement actions. - Manage supplier change requests, part and process approvals, and configuration control activities in coordination with the Engineering Teams and Configuration Management Team. - Lead supplier part qualification activities ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements prior to production release. - Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate supplier-related risks, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing impact to product quality and delivery. - Collaborate early with Design and AIT Engineering teams to gather manufacturability and inspectability feedback from suppliers. - Implement and track supplier improvement plans to increase supplier maturity and readiness. - Act as the primary point of contact for supplier-related quality issues, including management of non-conformances (NCs) and deviation/waiver requests, ensuring timely resolution and closure. What we’re looking for Must haves: - Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Mechactronics, Aerospace, or related field) - Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or similar roles. - Strong knowledge of supplier quality management for mechanical parts and assemblies (machined parts, composites, electromechanical assemblies), including supplier audits, qualification (FAI/PPAP or equivalent), and performance monitoring - Deep understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes (CNC machining, surface treatments, and assembly) and inspection/verification methodologies, with a focus on dimensional conformity, workmanship, and product reliability - Experience with non-conformance (NC) management, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.), and CAPA implementation in mechanical manufacturing environments - 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 for mission-critical mechanical hardware and assemblies - Data-driven approach to analyzing supplier performance, quality metrics, inspection results, and continuous improvement opportunities - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across suppliers and internal teams - Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority - Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking - High ownership with a proactive, hands-on approach - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment Nice to haves: - Experience evaluating and approving special processes (e.g. heat treatment, coating, NDT) and ensuring supplier compliance with applicable industry and customer requirements. - Experience with ERP and MES systems in production environments - Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-reliability manufacturing environments. Application Process - Screening - Initial Interview - Task & Presentation - Final On-site / Remote Int - erview WORKING AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.