Lead Supplier Development Engineer — Space Scale-Up (Equity)

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

K2Spacecorporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Supplier Development Engineer. This role involves defining and implementing supplier development strategies while collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in quality or supply chain roles. Attractive compensation, starting from $130,000 up to $175,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quality, reliability, supply chain, or engineering role.
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Build the supplier development engineering team.
• Assess supplier capabilities and technologies.
• Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Lead corrective action efforts.

Skills

Quality standards knowledge

Vendor management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

Job description

K2Spacecorporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Supplier Development Engineer. This role involves defining and implementing supplier development strategies while collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in quality or supply chain roles. Attractive compensation, starting from $130,000 up to $175,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.