Staff Supplier Development Engineer

2 hours, 16 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Quality Assurance and Testing
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a cutting-edge rocket company using 3D printing and AI to provide cost-effective reusable rockets for commercial launches, with a vision to advance industrial capabilities on Earth and Mars.

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1333M raised

Description

  • Serve as the technical point of contact for rocket parts and assemblies to resolve manufacturing and quality issues and protect production schedules.
  • Lead new product introduction efforts by selecting manufacturing methods, identifying suppliers, and developing scalable processes.
  • Conduct design for manufacturing reviews and apply APQP principles to support efficient, high-quality production.
  • Use PPAP, FAIRs, and 8D problem solving to address quality issues and support product approval activities.
  • Manage supplier sourcing and evaluations, issue corrective actions, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards.
  • Create and maintain specifications that communicate quality and manufacturing requirements across the supply base.
  • Analyze defect data, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to improve supplier performance.
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to align quality decisions with hardware and program needs.
  • Develop and establish processes, controls, and inspections that scale with development, production, and operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related STEM field.
  • 10+ years of experience in supplier quality or supplier development engineering.
  • In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes for space-quality hardware, including forming, cutting, machining, and assembly of stainless and carbon steels.
  • Experience with PPAP, APQP, and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
  • Disciplined approach to problem solving using 8D methodology.
  • Experience with New Product Development and PPAP implementation.
  • Ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll it out to a diverse team.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed.
  • Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods, preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MES systems, and proficiency in data analysis, preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity.
  • Hiring range of $143,000 to $197,000 USD.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Transparent compensation practices based on experience and qualifications.
  • Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available upon request.

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