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Relativity Space is building the Terran R rocket to deliver payloads to orbit and advance space exploration. The Reliability team ensures quality is embedded throughout the design and production process, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, test, and launch teams.
In this role, you will lead the execution of supplier development strategy to ensure supplier performance aligns with Terran R production, launch, and compliance requirements (AS9100/ISO 9001). You'll serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned suppliers, resolving manufacturing and quality issues to protect production schedules and build cadence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive supplier performance management by establishing and tracking key metrics (PPM, yield, PPAP timing) to improve overall supplier capability
- Lead new product introduction (NPI) efforts by selecting manufacturing methods, evaluating suppliers, and developing scalable production processes in partnership with Engineering and Supply Chain
- Manage supplier corrective actions, root cause investigations (8D), and compliance verification against AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards
- Own supplier risk escalation and resolution, applying disciplined problem-solving to ensure rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues
- Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to other engineers, aligning priorities and deliverables
You bring 8+ years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within aerospace or high-reliability/safety-critical industries. You hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related engineering field. You have proven ability to lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality. You're comfortable with aerospace quality standards, PPAP/APQP processes, and DFM reviews. You excel at problem-solving, stakeholder management, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.
