Supplier Quality Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

Supplier Quality Engineer (Defense): Architecting and scaling a global supplier quality ecosystem to ensure zero-defect transitions from design to series production with an accent on QMS, APQP, and PPAP. Focus on designing automated inspection frameworks, leading supplier audits, and mitigating supply chain risks for autonomous defense systems.

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company developing software-defined, mass-scalable unmanned systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies.

What you will do

• Design and implement global supplier quality processes, including CAQ deployment and standardized inspection frameworks.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, evaluation, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Own supplier non-conformance management (SCAR/CAPA) and enforce Quality Assurance Agreements (QAA).
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and FAIR processes using risk-based part categorization.
• Translate design intent and key characteristics into manufacturable supplier standards, bridging Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and lead DFMEA and process risk reviews to prevent defects.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Mechatronics, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or Supplier Development (aerospace, automotive, or defense preferred).
• Proven expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and core quality tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, CAPA).
• Experience conducting supplier audits within ISO 9001 (EN9100/VDA 6.3 desirable).
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP QM) and MS Office.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of German language.