1d ago
Lead, Supplier Development Engineering
Long Beach, California
$128k-$176k / year
full-timeleadaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead supplier development strategy and drive supplier performance for the Terran R rocket program. Your work will ensure quality and reliability in production, directly impacting launch success.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Execute supplier development strategy for Terran R production
- Serve as technical point of contact for assigned suppliers
- Drive supplier performance metrics and scorecards
- Lead NPI efforts with Engineering and Supply Chain
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related)
- 8+ years in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Expert knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA)
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of work week
โจ Nice to Have
- Master's degree in Engineering (related field)
- Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ CQE, or PMP certification
- Experience with PLM, ERP, MES and data analysis
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Competitive salary and equity
- ๐๏ธ Generous PTO and sick leave
- ๐ถ Parental leave
- ๐ Annual learning and development stipend
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 60 min
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