Supplier Quality Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

Supplier Quality Engineer (Defense): Ensuring supplier quality standards for autonomous defense systems with an accent on audits, process qualification, and supplier development. Focus on implementing 8D corrective actions, managing FAI/PPAP reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission-critical product reliability.

Location: On-site in Paris

Company

hirify.global is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems for allied forces.

What you will do

• Conduct supplier qualification, approval, and process audits including AS9100 and APQP.
• Manage FAI and PPAP reviews, receiving-inspection strategies, and defect containment.
• Implement supplier 8D corrective actions and lead supplier development initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams using Jira and Confluence.
• Communicate quality status and resolutions to internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Analyze quality data to support performance monitoring and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in quality, industrial, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in supplier or procurement quality within aerospace, defense, or automotive sectors.
• Strong expertise in supplier audits, qualification, PPAP, FAI, and 8D processes.
• Excellent English communication skills for an international environment.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on high-impact, mission-critical autonomous defense technologies.
• Operate in a demanding, high-ownership environment focused on technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing, well-funded organization.