Northwood
Space Infrastructure
Manager,SupplierQualityEngineer
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“Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer at Northwood. Skills: Supplier quality program, Quality systems, Supplier management. Design and launch supplier quality management system. Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate quality and delivery; Eliminate defects; Cut costs; Reduce cycle times; Maximize yields
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years as a people leader, Experience with quality standards and tools, Track record of building or scaling quality systems, Proven success qualifying and managing suppliers, Willingness to travel up to 25%
Nice to Have
Experience in an AS9100 environment, Background in aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense, Hands-on experience with RF, PCBA, custom enclosures, or electromechanical assemblies, Familiarity with ERP, PLM, or digital quality management systems, Experience supporting early-stage product development, Lean Six Sigma or similar certifications, Data fluency, Proficiency with SQL or analytics tools
What You'll Do.
Design and launch supplier quality management system
and develop suppliers
and corrective actions
Ensure parts are production-ready
Implement real-time visibility tools
Act as technical and quality liaison
Drive supplier readiness for production ramp-ups
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
Partner with suppliers on process improvements
Establish quality requirements and flow downs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with engineering; Partnering with operations; Internal engineering; External suppliers
Full Job Description
About Northwood: Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it. Role: We’re looking for a Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer to be Northwood’s first quality-focused hire - a builder, systems thinker, and technical leader who will define how we scale manufacturing excellence across our global supply chain. You will create Northwood’s supplier quality program from the ground up, partnering closely with engineering and operations to ensure our products are designed and built for long-term reliability. From designing scalable systems to defining rigorous standards, you’ll establish the foundation for a world-class supplier quality organization and cultivate a company-wide culture of quality and accountability. As Northwood grows, you’ll have the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team, mentoring future engineers and shaping how high-reliability hardware moves from concept to production. You’ll influence how quality scales across our global supply base and how it becomes woven into every stage of development and delivery. This is a foundational, high-impact role - perfect for someone who loves creating structure from ambiguity, leading through influence, and leaving a lasting mark on both our culture and the future of space communications. Responsibilities: - Design and launch Northwood’s first supplier quality management system, from process design to documentation and continuous
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