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The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at Hyper Solutions is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of supplier-provided materials, components, and assemblies used in Hyper Solutions’ products. This role works closely with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to monitor supplier performance, resolve supplier-related quality issues, and ensure materials meet Hyper’s specifications and quality standards.

This position plays a key role in building scalable supplier quality systems that support Hyper’s rapid growth and mission-critical infrastructure products. The Supplier Quality Engineer drives supplier development, leads corrective action initiatives, and supports supplier readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier quality performance to ensure materials meet Hyper specifications and quality standards.
• Lead supplier corrective action processes including SCAR management and structured root cause investigations.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and evaluate supplier manufacturing processes and quality control plans.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and approval processes.
• Partner with suppliers to improve process capability, defect prevention, and manufacturing quality.
• Track supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives across the supplier base.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support implementation of supplier inspection strategies based on supplier risk, maturity, and performance.
• Coordinate with incoming inspection teams to ensure appropriate inspection plans and sampling methods are applied.
• Support supplier readiness for new product introduction (NPI) programs and engineering changes.
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities when applicable.
• Develop supplier scorecards, dashboards, and quality performance reporting.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on inspection requirements, process controls, and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Reviewing supplier defect reports and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers.
• Communicating with suppliers to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Analyzing supplier performance data and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Participating in supplier audits and manufacturing process evaluations.
• Supporting supplier readiness for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Collaborating with procurement and engineering teams to ensure supplier alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and supplier development programs.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience working with mission-critical electrical infrastructure or power distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical components such as circuit breakers, bus bars, transformers, PCBs, and power distribution assemblies.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification programs including FAI or PPAP.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 17025.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM, IPC, or UL.

Why Hyper?

Hyper Solutions is building next-generation infrastructure solutions that power rapidly expanding data center and high-performance computing environments. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure supplier performance and product reliability. You’ll play an important role in strengthening Hyper’s supplier network, improving manufacturing quality, and supporting the production of mission-critical infrastructure systems.

Hyper offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with opportunities for career growth as the company continues to scale.

Location

Onsite in Richmond, VA, or remote depending on candidate location and business needs.

Travel

Estimated travel up to 30%

Compensation

The anticipated minimum hiring range for this role is $90,000 -$110,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location. This hire will be eligible for a discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Hyper Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within Hyper Solutions, Inc.

Please note that Hyper Solutions is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

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