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Director, Supplier Development Engineering

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
high
286 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
Hiring momentum
498 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.

About this role

The Director of Supplier Development Engineering at Relativity Space will lead a team focused on enhancing supplier performance and ensuring quality throughout the Terran R rocket's design and production processes. This role involves developing supplier strategies, managing risk, and collaborating with various teams to maintain high standards of reliability and compliance. The position also requires overseeing technical execution and fostering a culture of ownership and data-driven decision-making within the team.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 Relativity Space as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field)
  • 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within the aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience, including coaching, mentorship, and performance management of an engineering team
  • Expert knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans)
  • Demonstrated capability to build processes from the ground up and successfully deploy them across diverse teams
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field)
  • Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or PMP
  • Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and proficient in data analysis

What you get

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary mentioned, but hiring range is provided
  • Role requires significant travel (up to 50%)
  • Focus on building processes from the ground up may indicate a need for strong problem-solving skills

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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