Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical
The Role
As the Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical within the Supply Chain organization at K2 Space, you will be responsible for defining and implementing supplier development strategies for the company. In this role, work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to grow and mature suppliers into strategic partners in support of company critical missions. You will own the continuous evaluation of suppliers, working with them to develop their process and improving their ability to support the company’s needs. This role will have high visibility and impact across the organization. Success in this role requires the use of strong communication skills and commodity management experience to systematically grow and mature K2 Space’s supply chain.
Responsibilities
Assess supplier capabilities, technologies, and their ability to successfully execute manufacturing requirements.
Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), rate, and reliability campaigns to enable production.
Lead containments, issue ticket resolution, and supplier corrective action efforts.
Evaluate supplier quality performance and drive improvements, using scorecards and audits, to ensure compliance to quality standards.
Provide program leadership necessary inputs to ensure that product quality, delivery, and cost achieve business and customer expectations.
Interface with responsible engineering, production teams, and procurement to define production roadmaps aligned with company goals.
Qualifications
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
Experience with data analytics and SQL
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks