Supplier Quality Assurance Manager (Humanoid Robotics)

TL;DR

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager (hirify.global Robotics): Building and leading a global supplier quality function for commercially scalable hirify.global robots with an accent on supplier governance, high-reliability manufacturing, and multi-site quality operations. Focus on establishing SQA processes, managing safety-critical components and complex supplier networks, and driving structured corrective action across London, Boston, and Vancouver.

Location: On-site in London, UK; periodic international travel to suppliers and company sites is required, approximately 10–20%.

Company

hirify.global develops commercially scalable, safe hirify.global robots for industrial applications, including the HMND-01 Alpha platform.

What you will do

• Define and own the global Supplier Quality strategy and operating model across multiple regions.
• Build governance, KPIs, review cadences, incoming inspection, NCR management, MRB processes, supplier audits, and development programs.
• Lead and scale the SQA team while setting performance expectations for supplier quality metrics.
• Support Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing with supplier risk assessments and quality leadership.
• Qualify, onboard, develop, and hold suppliers accountable across mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, cable, harness, software, and digital licensing commodities.
• Drive supplier corrective actions, root-cause analysis, preventive actions, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of direct Supplier Quality Assurance experience in high-reliability, regulated, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience establishing or scaling SQA departments, including processes, governance, templates, and standards.
• Degree or master’s degree in supply chain and procurement, quality, engineering, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, ISO 9001, AS9100, process audits, FAI, and Cp/Cpk.
• Experience leading multi-site or multi-region operations and working with project-based or engineer-to-order customers.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP S4HANA, Power BI, database management, and supplier performance metrics.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, ASQ CQE, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience working in IATF 16949 environments.
• Knowledge of export controls, including EAR, and experience with Supplier Quality Agreements and contractual quality clauses.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity through stock options with meaningful upside as the company scales.
• 30+ paid days off, including annual leave, UK bank holidays, and company closure days.
• Private healthcare with virtual and in-person care.
• Pension scheme with an 8% total contribution on full earnings.
• Daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks provided in the office.
• Work alongside engineers, researchers, and product experts building AI-enabled hirify.global robotics.