Relativity Space
Lead, Supplier Development Engineering
$128K–$192K
Long Beach, California +1 · Full-time · Posted May 1, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years; ideally in aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field).
About the job
Leads supplier development and quality efforts to ensure suppliers meet Terran R production, launch, and compliance needs.
What you'll do
- Lead supplier performance management, resolve manufacturing and quality issues, and manage supplier risk.
- Direct NPI supplier selection and production-process development, including DFM reviews, PPAP/FAIR approvals, and APQP execution.
- Lead corrective actions, root-cause investigations, compliance verification, and provide technical guidance to engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes for space- or safety-critical hardware, including metal forming, machining, and assembly.
- Working 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 when needed.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or PMP certification.
Pay
$128,000 — $192,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA quality standards, APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans
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