Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Lead

K2 Space Corporation·Los Angeles, CA·7 мая

Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Lead

7 500 – 10 000 $

≈ 649,2 тыс.–865,7 тыс. ₽

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7 500 – 10 000 $≈ 649,2 тыс.–865,7 тыс. ₽

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Наша компания

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion 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

О роли

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

Чем предстоит заниматься

As a Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Lead you will be responsible for several critical aspects of the supply chain organization. You will be responsible for finding, building, and managing the quality of parts in our mechanical supply chain with a special focus on mechanical and solar blanket assemblies. Key skills will include technical procurement of mechanical and structural hardware and Bill of Material (BOM) management for owned assemblies

Technical Procurement

Lead sourcing efforts on commodities such as bearings, motors, encoders, consumables, and adhesives in support of mechanical and structural assemblies

Negotiate contracts for highly complex components with specialized suppliers

Provide design for manufacturability feedback for new mechanical designs

Material Planning and Process Development

Manage the Bill of Materials for all owned mechanical and structural assemblies

Develop planning processes for improved mechanical assembly demand accuracy

Develop new software tools and processes to support better supply chain process controls in areas such as: quality clause deployment, logistics, and inventory management

Lead Clear to Builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are completed to hit critical company deadlines

Supplier Development and Management

Develop and manage the supplier base to support ongoing development across satellite subsystems from NPI through production phases

Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers including supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management

Run Quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure consistent improvement across the supply chain

Наши требования

3+ years of experience of supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry working on mechanism components

3+ years of technical experience with the following commodities: motors, bearings, and encoders or working in mechanical assemblies

Experience managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment

2+ years in production management or production planning

Strong understanding of quality control practices such as issue tickets

Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, mechanical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline

Experience in procuring the additional commodities: machined components, consumables, heat pipes, capital equipment

3+ years of technical procurement experience

3+ years in a new product introduction environment

Prior experience with space mechanisms and structures

Bill of Material Management and Planning Experience

Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits

Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings

Experience working in a mechanical production facility

Мы предлагаем

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

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

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.”

Дополнительно

Base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 + equity in the company

K2 Space Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

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Опубликовано7 мая

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