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Supplier Development Engineer

True Anomaly
Location
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Supply Chain
Salary
$105,000-$160,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering 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
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
  • Experience conducting supplier audits, capability/risk assessments, qualification programs, and corrective action processes (8D, CAPA, SCAR)
  • Experience developing supplier quality programs including scorecards, quality clauses, and performance management systems
Nice to have
  • Space-technology supply chain or flight hardware development experience
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Lean Practitioner) or equivalent demonstrated experience
  • Experience with advanced manufacturing processes (additive manufacturing, precision machining, composite fabrication, PCBA, Harnessing)
  • Technical fluency in Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, or PCBA/Electronics Manufacturing
  • Experience in high-growth startup or New Space environment
What the job really is

As a Supplier Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a high-quality supplier base for flight hardware. Your role involves leading supplier qualification processes, conducting audits, and implementing quality programs while collaborating with various internal teams. You will also drive lean initiatives at supplier sites and manage supply chain risks, with an estimated travel requirement of 30-50%.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $105,000-$160,000
  • Equity
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options, position requires proximity to Denver or Long Beach
  • Travel requirement of 30-50% may impact work-life balance
  • Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration which may vary in complexity based on team dynamics
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