Relativity Space
Director, Supplier Development Engineering
$195K–$293K
Long Beach, California +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Jan 5, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- 10+ years in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering; 5+ years of direct people management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field).
About the job
Leads supplier development engineering to build supplier capability, manage quality and risk, and support Terran R production and launch requirements.
What you'll do
- Build and lead the Supplier Development Engineering team and set its development strategy, reliability roadmap, and SQMS processes.
- Manage supplier performance, escalations, qualification, and problem resolution; coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
- Oversee APQP/DFM/DFA, PPAP/FAIR approvals, and continuous-improvement initiatives to protect manufacturing quality and build schedules.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 5+ years of direct people management experience.
- Expert knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 and quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, and Control Plans; willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ CMQ/OE, or PMP certification.
- Familiarity with high-volume inspection, data-driven acceptance methods, enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES), and data analysis.
Pay
$195,000 — $293,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, PLM, ERP
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