Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)

Role highlights:Supplier Quality Engineer - MechanicalLocation: FinlandDepartment: Reliability & Mission AssuranceReports to: Manager, Reliability & Mission AssuranceEmployment type: PermanentWorkplace model: OfficeEmployment 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 responsibilitiesLead 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 forMust 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 monitoringDeep understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes (CNC machining, surface treatments, and assembly) and inspection/verification methodologies, with a focus on dimensional conformity, workmanship, and product reliabilityExperience with non-conformance (NC) management, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.), and CAPA implementation in mechanical manufacturing environmentsAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, 3D CAD models, specifications, material standards, and manufacturing process documentationStrong focus on traceability, configuration control, and engineering change management for mission-critical mechanical hardware and assembliesData-driven approach to analyzing supplier performance, quality metrics, inspection results, and continuous improvement opportunitiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across suppliers and internal teamsAbility to influence and drive results without direct authorityStructured problem-solving and analytical thinkingHigh ownership with a proactive, hands-on approachAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environmentNice 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 environmentsExperience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.Application ProcessScreeningInitial InterviewTask & PresentationFinal On-site / Remote InterviewWorking at ICEYEAt 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. BenefitsOur benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.Base salary range for this position is [xxxx–xxxx local currency] per month (gross), dependant on experience, and will be negotiated individually.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us athttp://iceye.com/iceye.com.SOFIA MODIFIED VERSION:Role highlights:Supplier Quality Engineer - ElectronicsLocation: FinlandDepartment: Mission Assurance & ReliabilityReports to: Manager, Mission Assurance & ReliabilityEmployment type: PermanentWorkplace model: OfficeEmployment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)Why this role matters:As a Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of ICEYE’s external manufacturing ecosystem. You will drive supplier quality activities across the full supplier lifecycle, from supplier selection and qualification to ongoing performance management and continuous improvement.Working closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, AIT Engineering, and external manufacturing partners, you will help ensure that critical electronic components and assemblies meet the highest standards for mission-critical space hardware. Your work will directly support ICEYE’s ability to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and high-performance systems at scale.Who We AreICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.Your day-to-day responsibilitiesLead supplier preselection activities and supplier audits to assess capability, maturity, and compliance with ICEYE and industry standardsDefine and communicate technical and quality requirements to suppliers, ensuring clear understanding and consistent compliance across the supply chainMonitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics, driving corrective and continuous improvement actions where neededManage supplier change requests, part approvals, process approvals, and configuration control activities together with Engineering and Configuration Management teamsLead supplier part qualification activities to ensure compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements before production releaseIdentify and proactively mitigate supplier-related risks to support continuity of supply, product quality, and delivery performanceCollaborate closely with Design and AIT Engineering teams to improve manufacturability and inspectability of electronic assemblies and componentsAct as the primary point of contact for supplier-related quality issues, including non-conformances, deviation requests, and waiver managementWhat we’re looking forMust haves:Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldStrong experience in supplier quality management for high-reliability electronics, including audits, qualification activities, and supplier performance managementDeep understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and requirements for high-performance / harsh-environment electronic products, including PCB assembly, cable and harness assembly, and inspection methodologies.Experience managing non-conformances, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions in high-reliability manufacturing environmentsAbility to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials, and detailed technical specificationsStrong understanding of traceability, configuration control, and change management for mission-critical hardwareData-driven mindset with the ability to analyze supplier performance and identify improvement opportunitiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across suppliers and cross-functional internal teamsAbility to drive results and influence decisions without direct authorityStructured problem-solving approach with strong analytical thinking skillsHigh level of ownership with a proactive and hands-on working styleAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environmentAbility to travel at least once a month to meet with our suppliersNice to haves:Familiarity with IPC-A-610 Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, J-STD-001, and ECSS standardsExperience working with ERP systems in production environmentsExperience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing industriesApplication ProcessScreeningInitial InterviewTask & PresentationFinal On-site InterviewWorking at ICEYEAt 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.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help.Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us athttp://iceye.com/iceye.com.