Supplier Quality Engineer

Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing Join as a founding member of the Supply Chain team. To scale in relation to our exploding demand, the Supplier Quality Engineer will work directly with our Head of Supply Chain in ramping up our production and building the team to do so. This Supplier Engineer will drive supplier development, NPI builds, production ramp-up, ongoing quality improvement, and capacity scaling. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of aerial systems with the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help keep soldiers off the battlefield. In addition, this individual will be responsible for: Additionally, you will Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Expertise : Strong ability to analyze engineering design specifications and provide detailed feedback on manufacturability, ensuring smooth transition from design to high-volume production Process Flow Development : Skilled in breaking down complex engineering design and testing specifications into structured process flows, identifying critical control points, risks, and optimization opportunities Capacity Planning & Analysis : Expert in conducting detailed capacity assessments at supplier sites, including equipment throughput, labor efficiency, and line balancing, to ensure supply readiness for NPI and mass production ramps Collaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge piece part, assembly, and/or sub-system design intent Work with procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems Function as the lead liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and production phases Create and implement a production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans You should have the following Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or a STEM discipline 5+ years of manufacturing, process or supply chain engineering experience 5+ years of experience with PCB assembly , mechanical assemblies or electronic assemblies manufacturing Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.) Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP) Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc. US Salary Range $150,000 - $200,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total