Hiring: Supplier Development Engineer Company: True Anomaly Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:29:05 About the job Experience: •Space-technology supply chain or flight hardware development experience •Technical fluency in Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, or PCBA/Electronics Manufacturing •Background in supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, or dual-sourcing strategies Required Skills: •Lead supplier development lifecycle — qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement — across Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, PCBA and Harnessing •Execute supplier qualification processes including technical audits, capability assessments, risk assessments, and first article inspections (FAI) •Develop and implement supplier quality programs including scorecards (tracking FPY, RTV, OTD), quality clauses, and flow-down requirements for purchase orders •Conduct process, system, and product audits at supplier sites to verify AS9100/ITAR compliance and readiness for flight hardware production •Lead lean implementation initiatives at supplier sites including value stream mapping, waste reduction, 5S, and kaizen events to improve quality and delivery performance •Drive resolution of supplier quality escapes and technical non-conformances through root cause and corrective action (RCCA) •Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, long lead items, and regulatory exposure; develop dual-source strategies •Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure supplier readiness aligns with program milestones Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering relevant work experience or a related technical discipline •4–7 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain engineering in Aerospace/Defense/Medical/Automotive •Hands-on experience implementing lean methodologies at supplier or manufacturing sites with measurable results •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications •Operational familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace quality frameworks •Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills •Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel) and data-driven supplier performance tools •Willingness to travel to supplier sites (30–50%) •Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach •Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Lean Practitioner) or equivalent demonstrated experience Compensation: •$105,000 - $160,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!