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Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics)

ICEYE logoICEYEEspooFullTimePosted 2mo ago
  • IPC J-STD-001
  • IPC-A-610

About the job

## Role highlights - Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics - Location: Finland - Department: Mission Assurance & Reliability - Reports to: Manager, Mission Assurance & Reliability - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl.

SUPO) ## Why this role matters As a Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of ICEYE’s external manufacturing ecosystem. You will drive supplier quality activities across the full supplier lifecycle, from supplier selection and qualification to ongoing performance management and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, AIT Engineering, and external manufacturing partners, you will help ensure that critical electronic components and assemblies meet the highest standards for mission-critical space hardware.

Your work will directly support ICEYE’s ability to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and high-performance systems at scale. ## Who We Are ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations.

This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation.

These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations.

Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. ## Your day-to-day responsibilities - Lead supplier preselection activities and supplier audits to assess capability, maturity, and compliance with ICEYE and industry standards - Define and communicate technical and quality requirements to suppliers, ensuring clear understanding and consistent compliance across the supply chain - Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics, driving corrective and continuous improvement actions where needed - Manage supplier change requests, part approvals, process approvals, and configuration control activities together with Engineering and Configuration Management teams - Lead supplier part qualification activities to ensure compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements before production release - Identify and proactively mitigate supplier-related risks to support continuity of supply, product quality, and delivery performance - Collaborate closely with Design and AIT Engineering teams to improve manufacturability and inspectability of electronic assemblies and components - Act as the primary point of contact for supplier-related quality issues, including non-conformances, deviation requests, and waiver management ## Must haves - Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field - Strong experience in supplier quality management for high-reliability electronics, including audits, qualification activities, and supplier performance management - Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and requirements for high-performance / harsh-environment electronic products, including PCB assembly, cable and harness assembly, and inspection methodologies. - Experience managing non-conformances, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions in high-reliability manufacturing environments - Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials, and detailed technical specifications - Strong understanding of traceability, configuration control, and change management for mission-critical hardware - Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across suppliers and cross-functional internal teams - Ability to drive results and influence decisions without direct authority - Structured problem-solving approach with strong analytical thinking skills - High level of ownership with a proactive and hands-on working style - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment - Ability to travel at least once a month to meet with our suppliers ## Nice to haves - Familiarity with IPC-A-610 Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, J-STD-001, and ECSS standards - Experience working with ERP systems in production environments - Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries ## Application Process - Screening - Initial Interview - Task & Presentation - Final On-site Interview ## Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. ## How We Work (Our Values) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure.

We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the why behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions.

Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable.

Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. ## Benefits Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location.

Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. ## Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together.

Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com .

From ICEYE's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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