Relativity Space
Senior Supplier Development Engineer
$122K–$167K
Long Beach, California +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jan 27, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years in supplier quality or supplier development engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related STEM field.
About the job
Develops suppliers and manufacturing processes for rocket parts and assemblies, resolving quality issues and supporting reliable production of Terran R.
What you'll do
- Lead new product introduction, supplier selection, and development of scalable manufacturing processes; conduct DFM reviews and apply APQP principles.
- Manage supplier sourcing and evaluations, issue corrective actions, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Analyze defects, lead root-cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to improve supplier performance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related STEM field.
- In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards, plus ERP/MRP system experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes for space-quality metal hardware, including forming, cutting, machining, and assembly.
- Experience with PPAP, APQP, FAIRs, 8D problem solving, and New Product Development; willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods.
- Knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MES enterprise applications and proficiency in data analysis.
Pay
$122,000 — $167,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA quality standards, ERP/MRP, PPAP, APQP, FAIRs, 8D
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