Supplier Quality Engineer

San Mateo, California, United States - Full-time

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.

Insightfully designed manufacturing processes and fully qualified supplier relationships are critical elements in bringing tightly integrated, sophisticated electromechanical systems to major markets. As a member of Skydio’s Supplier Quality Engineering team, you’ll work with our Product Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Supply Chain, and Quality teams and interface with current and potential suppliers to strengthen Skydio’s supplier base to meet our increasing volume & quality needs.

Conduct supplier assessment and on-site audits to verify supplier quality systems and overall capabilities

Participate in Hardware Product Development Process, partner with Manufacturing & Design Engineers to provide ideas and suggestions for manufacturing processes and quality plans to ensure suppliers have the capabilities in place for high-quality production at volume

Conduct First Article Inspections and Surveillance Audits to ensure suppliers adhere to the company’s design engineering & quality requirements, as well as maintain a robust quality control and assurance program in place.

Drive quality planning during pre & post-production and 8D / SCAR activities with the supplier base to ensure suppliers’ outgoing quality is sufficient to minimize the need for incoming inspection at Skydio

Maintain supplier scorecards to measure quality performance and drive continuous improvements with Skydio supplier base towards zero defects

You are a self-starter with a desire to push Skydio products to the next level

You possess interpersonal and leadership skills as well as the ability to be a positive team member internally and externally

You have experience with bringing up and managing suppliers in different geographies

You have quality engineering experience in high-volume, high complexity consumer electronics or automotive products, or in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes (including metal casting, sheet metal forming & stamping, injection molding, composites, coating technologies), measurement and inspection practices, reliability, and statistical process control.

You are familiar with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and able to interpret and comprehend complex drawings

You are familiar with and have used quality tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and 8D, Root Cause Analysis tools (i.e. 5-Why, fishbone diagrams), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and achieved measurable results by using them

Expected travel requirements 20-30%

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $127,500-$180,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.

Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:
Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

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