atomicmachines
Supplier Quality Manager
At a Glance
- Location
- Emeryville
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- 2026-07-14T17:29:54-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- ISO
Domain Knowledge
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
Requirements
Demonstrated expertise in the development, deployment, and scaling of Supplier Quality Management System frameworks preferably in a ISO 9001 environment,
Deep experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, including FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, and statistical tools for failure analysis and prevention, with a particular focus on sustaining corrective actions and driving them back to the source.
Proven success in establishing quality processes that scale from Research and Development (R&D) and New Product Introduction (NPI) through volume manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with supplier qualification, audits, incoming inspection protocols, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and supplier scorecard systems.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and their impact on quality, manufacturability, and yield at scale.
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; adept at driving closed-loop quality feedback into engineering and operations.
Compensation & Benefits
$150,000
—
$200,000 USD
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Supplier Quality Manager to lead the development and execution of world-class supplier quality processes for a new class of manufacturing.
The Matter Compiler platform is the first of its kind and introduces unique quality challenges that require strong fundamentals, systems thinking, and the ability to build scalable processes from the ground up.
This is a highly visible role that is critical to the success of Atomic Machine's vision.
The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of supplier quality principles and will work cross-functionally to co-create the supplier quality strategy.
They will be responsible for establishing and driving robust supplier quality processes that ensure consistent product performance, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the supplier lifecycle.
In this role, you will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external suppliers to identify and mitigate risk, drive continuous improvement, and enable rapid development while maintaining high quality standards.