True Anomaly

Supplier Development Engineer

Long Beach, California OR Denver, Colorado

Work authorization required$30k-$50kDetected 2 days ago

ExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPPerformance ManagementGD&TAvionicsHardware DesignPower ElectronicsCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

Lead supplier development lifecycle - qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement - across Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, PCBA and Harnessing
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
Develop and implement supplier quality programs including scorecards (tracking FPY, RTV, OTD), quality clauses, and flow-down requirements for purchase orders

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline
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)
Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace quality frameworks
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel) and data-driven supplier performance tools
Experience with ERP/MRP systems

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
Background in supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, or dual-sourcing strategies

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority.
We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
As a Supplier Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will play a vital role in building and sustaining a world-class supplier base capable of delivering flight-quality hardware to orbit Reporting to the Manager of Supplier Development, you will support the identification, qualification, and continuous improvement of suppliers across key technical domains, ensuring they meet True Anomaly's rigorous standards for quality, cost, and schedule This role is ideal for a technically minded engineer who thrives at the intersection of engineering and supply chain - someone who can bridge the gap between our internal engineering teams and our supplier network, and who is passionate about driving lean principles and scalable, resilient processes from the ground up

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