Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer  to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director, Quality, the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing supplier programs for manufacturing and other operational processes and ensuring that quality programs comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier corrective actions requests
• Manage Supplier Quality Manual and Supplier Quality Requirements documents, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and AS9145 standards as applicable.
• Maintain and update Approved Supplier List (ASL), including approval status and scope.
• Develop, maintain and review supplier performance metrics such as product quality, process capability, and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and oversee receiving inspection routing.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Ability to travel and visit suppliers (25% - 50% travel).
• Perform supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Utilize advanced quality tools such as PPAP, PFMEA, and SPC for process validation and improvement.
• Track and report supplier KPIs including PPM (Parts Per Million), OTD (On-Time Delivery), and cost of poor quality.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Subcontracts and Engineering teams to ensure proper flow-down of requirements and quality standards so supplier and subcontractors.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality within aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9145, and related quality standards.
• Proficiency in PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital 

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.