# Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical) at Astranis

- Company: Astranis
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator, a16z and Felicis.
- Company website: http://www.astranis.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4663009006?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astranis-supplier-quality-engineer-mechanical/

## About the role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for successful driving our vendor base to a ZERO defects and scale Astranis production at suppliers as we build our satellite manufacturing business. The Supplier Quality team is responsible for supplier identification, qualification, ongoing development, and corrective action. The job involves technical communication with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Material Science/Physics or similar technical field
- 3+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or supply chain engineering
- Background in GD&T, mechanical and thermal engineering, and manufacturing processes (CNC, forging, welding, assembly)
- Ability to work extended hours and travel 40%+ of the time, as needed to meet critical deadlines

Tags: Supplier Quality

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astranis-supplier-quality-engineer-mechanical/