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About the role

  • Supplier Quality Engineer ensuring quality compliance for space connectivity products at Kepler Communications. Collaborating across teams to uphold supplier standards and drive improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure supplied products meet defined quality standards and specifications to minimize cost of poor quality and production disruptions
  • Monitor supplier performance using data-driven metrics and identify improvement opportunities
  • Ensure supplier adherence to defined processes, procedures, and quality requirements
  • Conduct supplier audits (process, system, and special process) to verify compliance and capability
  • Perform on-site supplier visits to investigate quality issues and validate corrective actions
  • Support supplier readiness for new product introduction and production scaling
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier alignment with product and program requirements
  • Provide supplier quality input during supplier selection
  • Communicate supplier risks and performance clearly to internal stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
  • 3–7+ 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
  • Strong 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

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
  • Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents.
  • Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
  • Relocation packages available for approved roles.
  • $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
  • Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
  • Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
  • We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row!

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$85,831 - CA$106,831 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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