Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical
K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA
Posted 28 days ago · $130,000 - $165,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days K2 Space 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 78% of K2 Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at K2 Space
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 244 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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 Senior Supplier Development Engineer at K2 Space, you will define and implement supplier development strategies, collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams. Your role involves assessing supplier capabilities, managing production approval processes, and driving improvements in supplier quality performance, all while ensuring alignment with company goals and customer expectations.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 5+ 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 $130,000 - $165,000 + 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
- High visibility and impact role, which may lead to significant responsibilities
- Travel requirement of 25-50% may not suit all candidates
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours
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Listed by K2 Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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