Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical
K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $110,000 - $145,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 102 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- high 220 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 39 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from K2 Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for K2 Space .
About this role
As a Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical at K2 Space, you will define and implement strategies to develop suppliers into strategic partners, ensuring they meet the company's manufacturing requirements. You will evaluate supplier capabilities, manage quality performance, and lead corrective action efforts while collaborating with engineering and procurement teams. This role requires strong communication skills and commodity management experience to enhance the supply chain.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of K2 Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 3+ years in a quality, reliability, supply chain, or engineering role
- Strong understanding of quality standards and tools (ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP)
- Experience managing vendors, suppliers, and strategic technical partners
- Ability to travel up 25-50% of the time
Nice to have
- Expert level knowledge in mechanical commodities such as machined parts, mechanisms, and composites
- Knowledge of Lean concepts
- Experience in a new product introduction environment
- Experience in root cause and corrective action activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What you get
- Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000 + equity in the company
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Worth weighing
- No specific information on the company's technology stack or tools used in the role
- High travel requirement (25-50%) may not suit all candidates
- Role has high visibility and impact, which can be both a challenge and an opportunity
Summarised from K2 Space 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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