About the Role
Lead the execution of supplier development strategy, ensuring supplier performance aligns with Terran R production, launch, and compliance requirements (AS9100/ISO 9001)
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned suppliers, resolving manufacturing and quality issues to protect production schedules and build cadence
Drive supplier performance management by establishing and tracking key metrics and scorecards, including PPM, yield, and PPAP timing, to improve overall supplier capability
Lead NPI efforts by selecting manufacturing methods, evaluating suppliers, and developing scalable production processes in partnership with Engineering and Supply Chain, including DFM reviews, PPAP/FAIR approvals, and APQP execution
Manage supplier corrective actions, root cause investigations (e.g., 8D), and compliance verification against AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards to drive sustained improvements across the supply base
Own supplier risk escalation and resolution, applying disciplined problem-solving to ensure rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues
Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to other engineers, aligning priorities and deliverables
About You
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field)
8+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry
Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain without direct authority over all contributors
Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes for space- or safety-critical hardware, including forming, machining, and assembly of metals such as stainless and carbon steels
Expert working knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans), with hands-on experience driving implementation and compliance
Demonstrated ability to define processes from the ground up and deploy them across diverse teams
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed
Nice to haves but not required
Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field)
Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or PMP
Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance criteria
Experience with enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES) and proficiency in data analysis
Comfortable operating in high ambiguity, setting direction where precedent or data is incomplete
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range
$128,000—$192,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
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