Staff Supplier Quality Engineer – Special Processes

Mainspring Energy

Staff Supplier Quality Engineer at Mainspring Energy overseeing supplier quality processes from NPI to production. Focusing on special processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $136,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain trust-based relationships with assigned suppliers, serving as the primary quality point of contact
Own the supplier quality gate from New Product Introduction (NPI) through steady-state production
Issue and drive closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) using structured root cause analysis methodology (8D)
Review and approve material and process deviation requests from suppliers
Conduct supplier process audits and site visits to assess compliance to control plans, quality system requirements, and Mainspring standards
Own incoming inspection disposition and NCR management for assigned suppliers
Maintain SPC monitoring and control plan updates in steady-state production
Act as subject matter expert and internal resource for the SQE team on special processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Materials Engineering, or a related technical field required
Minimum 7–10 years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience, with demonstrated progression into roles with independent ownership of supplier qualification programs
Proven experience as a quality decision-maker on PPAP approvals, deviation dispositions, and Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR) closure for complex components or assemblies
Experience coaching or mentoring less experienced quality engineers, formally or informally
Deep working knowledge of at least two special processes (welding, coating, heat treatment, brazing, NDT, or electronics/PCBA) at the level of auditing supplier process controls, not just awareness
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Materials & Process, and Supply Chain to drive quality outcomes without direct authority over those teams
Ability to travel 25–50%, including international travel to APAC suppliers

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Renewables Mainspring Energy is a pioneering energy technology company that develops high-efficiency power generation solutions. Their flagship product, the Mainspring Linear Generator, delivers reliable local power at any scale and is designed for flexibility to utilize increasingly cleaner fuels as they become available. Mainspring is committed to advancing the energy landscape by promoting local power generation, enhancing resilience, and reducing carbon emissions, all while providing cost-effective solutions for a diverse range of applications, including commercial, industrial, and utility projects. Staff Supplier Quality Engineer – Special Processes Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 18 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Menlo Park – Hybrid 💵 $136k - $160k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance) 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Build and maintain trust-based relationships with assigned suppliers, serving as the primary quality point of contact
Own the supplier quality gate from New Product Introduction (NPI) through steady-state production
Issue and drive closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) using structured root cause analysis methodology (8D)
Review and approve material and process deviation requests from suppliers
Conduct supplier process audits and site visits to assess compliance to control plans, quality system requirements, and Mainspring standards
Own incoming inspection disposition and NCR management for assigned suppliers
Maintain SPC monitoring and control plan updates in steady-state production
Act as subject matter expert and internal resource for the SQE team on special processes 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Materials Engineering, or a related technical field required
Minimum 7–10 years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience, with demonstrated progression into roles with independent ownership of supplier qualification programs
Proven experience as a quality decision-maker on PPAP approvals, deviation dispositions, and Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR) closure for complex components or assemblies
Experience coaching or mentoring less experienced quality engineers, formally or informally
Deep working knowledge of at least two special processes (welding, coating, heat treatment, brazing, NDT, or electronics/PCBA) at the level of auditing supplier process controls, not just awareness
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Materials & Process, and Supply Chain to drive quality outcomes without direct authority over those teams
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Hard Skills & Tools

Supplier Quality EngineeringNew Product Introduction (NPI)Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)root cause analysis8D methodologyincoming inspectionNCR managementStatistical Process Control (SPC)PPAP approvalsspecial processes

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcoachingmentoringcross-functional collaborationdecision-makingcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingindependent ownershipquality outcomes