Kepler Communications

Supplier Quality Engineer

Kepler Communications • $75K — $95K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
  • 3-7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or related fields in regulated industries
  • Experience in managing quality performance with external suppliers
  • Strong expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with quality standards like ISO 9001 or AS9100
  • Strong data analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead supplier qualification and approval activities, including audits and risk evaluations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality
  • Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier non-conformances
  • Conduct supplier audits to verify compliance and capability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with product requirements
  • Communicate supplier risks and quality performance to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Exposure to diverse supplier environments
  • Cross-functional collaboration experiences
  • Travel opportunities for supplier engagement
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Qualification & Development
    • Lead supplier quality qualification and approval activities, including capability assessments and risk evaluations (technical, manufacturing, and HSE) through initial and surveillance audits
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    • Evaluate supplier processes to ensure alignment with internal and customer quality requirements
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    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives at suppliers to reduce defects, variation, and waste
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    • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to enable proactive quality management
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Supplier Quality Management
    • Ensure supplied products meet defined quality standards and specifications to minimize cost of poor quality and production disruptions
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    • Monitor supplier performance using data-driven metrics and identify improvement opportunities
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    • Ensure supplier adherence to defined processes, procedures, and quality requirements
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Supplier Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management
    • Lead and/or facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related non-conformances
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    • Review supplier root cause analyses and ensure effectiveness of corrective actions
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    • Drive timely containment and resolution of supplier quality issues to prevent production impact
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Supplier Audits & On-Site Support
    • Conduct supplier audits (process, system, and special process) to verify compliance and capability
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    • Perform on-site supplier visits to investigate quality issues and validate corrective actions
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    • Support supplier readiness for new product introduction and production scaling
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    • Perform and/or support FAI inspections
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier alignment with product and program requirements
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    • Provide supplier quality input during supplier selection
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    • Communicate supplier risks and performance clearly to internal stakeholders
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    • You will be responsible for ensuring that the products supplied to Kepler meet our quality standards and requirements to minimize quality costs and maximize efficiency
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Product Assurance in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical devices)
  • Experience working directly with external suppliers and managing quality performance
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
    • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings (mechanical and electrical) and manufacturing processes
  • Willing to travel 50-60% with at least 10% to China to various supplier visits
  • Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
  • Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills and problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Ability to influence suppliers and internal teams without direct authority


Bonus Points:

  • Experience with EEE components or electronics supply chains
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  • Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI / AS9102)
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  • Experience in New Space or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
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  • Relevant certifications in quality assurance or supplier quality assurance
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About Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications is a satellite telecommunications provider that is building a global network of satellites to provide connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) and other data services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Kepler's satellites are designed to provide low-cost, high-bandwidth connectivity to remote and underserved areas around the world. The company's technology is also being used to track ships and other vessels at sea, as well as to monitor environmental conditions and natural disasters. Kepler has partnerships with a number of companies and organizations, including the Canadian Space Agency, the European Space Agency, and the United Nations.
Learn more about Kepler Communications
Size
50 employees
Industry
Transportation
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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