Space Supplier Development Engineer — Strategic Partners

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity in the company

Paid time off

Job summary

K2Spacecorporation is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to work within the Supply Chain organization. This role focuses on defining and implementing supplier strategies to grow and mature suppliers into partnerships that ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, managing quality processes, and working closely with various teams to meet company goals. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and have significant experience in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a quality, reliability, supply chain, or engineering role.
• Experience managing vendors, suppliers, and strategic technical partners.
• Ability to travel up 25-50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capabilities and technologies.
• Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and reliability campaigns.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Quality standards and tools (ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP)

Vendor and supplier management

Strong communication skills

Commodity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

K2Spacecorporation is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to work within the Supply Chain organization. This role focuses on defining and implementing supplier strategies to grow and mature suppliers into partnerships that ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, managing quality processes, and working closely with various teams to meet company goals. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and have significant experience in supply chain management.