Lead Space Supplier Development Engineer

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Equity in the company

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation, located in Los Angeles, is hiring a Lead Supplier Development Engineer to oversee supplier development strategies crucial for quality and high-rate production. This role involves building a team dedicated to evaluating suppliers, enhancing their capabilities, and ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to facilitate effective supplier partnerships, driving compliance and performance improvements. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies a competitive salary in the range of $130,000 to $175,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quality, reliability, supply chain, or engineering role.
• Strong ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and improve support.
• Experience managing relationships with vendors and strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Define processes for supplier development and quality assurance.
• Manage Production Part Approval Process and reliability campaigns.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations and drive improvements.

Skills

Quality standards understanding (ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP)

Vendor and supplier management

Data analytics and SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

K2 Space Corporation, located in Los Angeles, is hiring a Lead Supplier Development Engineer to oversee supplier development strategies crucial for quality and high-rate production. This role involves building a team dedicated to evaluating suppliers, enhancing their capabilities, and ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to facilitate effective supplier partnerships, driving compliance and performance improvements. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies a competitive salary in the range of $130,000 to $175,000.