Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. The Role As theSupplier Development Engineer,Mechanicalwithin the Supply Chain organizationat K2 Space, youwillbe responsible fordefiningand implementingsupplier developmentstrategies forthe 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 Willown thecontinuous evaluation ofsuppliers, 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 ofstrong communicationskillsand commodity management experience to systematically grow and matureK2 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. Leadcontainments,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 necessaryinputsto ensure that product quality, delivery, and cost achieve business and customer expectations. Interface with responsible engineering,production teams, and procurementto define production roadmaps aligned withcompanygoals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 5+ 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 inmechanical 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 $130,000 - $165,000 + equity in the company Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limitedto: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 If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr K2Spacecorporation