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Relativity Space

Lead, 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

In this role, you will lead the supplier development strategy for the Terran R program at Relativity Space, ensuring that supplier performance meets production and compliance standards. You will serve as the primary technical contact for suppliers, manage supplier performance metrics, and drive improvements in manufacturing processes. Additionally, you will oversee corrective actions and provide guidance to engineering teams, all while collaborating closely with various departments to maintain quality and reliability throughout the production process.

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)
  • 8+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain without direct authority over all contributors
  • Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes for space- or safety-critical hardware, including forming, machining, and assembly of metals such as stainless and carbon steels
  • Expert working knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans), with hands-on experience driving implementation and compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to define processes from the ground up and deploy them across diverse teams

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 Quality Engineer (CQE), or PMP
  • Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance criteria
  • Experience with enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES) and proficiency in data analysis
  • Comfortable operating in high ambiguity, setting direction where precedent or data is incomplete

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High travel requirement (up to 50% of the work week) may not suit everyone
  • Role involves significant cross-functional coordination without direct authority, which may require strong interpersonal 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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