Lead, Supplier Development Engineering
Core
Lead supplier development strategy and execution to ensure supplier performance aligns with Terran R production, launch, and compliance requirements.
Role type
Lead Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Scalable production processes and quality systems for the Terran R rocket program
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (supply chain systems)
Required skills
Supplier development strategy, cross-functional program leadership, manufacturing process knowledge (forming, machining, assembly), quality system expertise (AS9100/ISO 9001), root cause analysis (8D), risk escalation management
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ CQE, PMP, high-volume inspection methods, enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES)
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, Control Plans
Responsibilities
Lead supplier development strategy and execution, serve as primary technical point of contact for suppliers, drive supplier performance management via metrics and scorecards, lead NPI efforts including DFM reviews and APQP execution, manage supplier corrective actions and compliance verification, own supplier risk escalation and resolution, provide technical direction to other engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with program leadership
