Supplier Development Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p>
<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p>
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<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li>
<li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li>
</ul></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">YOUR MISSION</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">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</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"> Manager of Supplier Development</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">, 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</span></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Lead supplier development lifecycle — qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement — across Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, PCBA</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"> and Harnessing </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Execute supplier qualification processes including technical audits, capability assessments, risk assessments, and first article inspections (FAI)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Develop and implement supplier quality programs including scorecards (tracking FPY, RTV, OTD), quality clauses, and flow-down requirements for purchase orders</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Conduct process, system, and product audits at supplier sites to verify AS9100/ITAR compliance and readiness for flight hardware production</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Lead lean implementation initiatives at supplier sites including value stream mapping, waste reduction, 5S, and kaizen events to improve quality and delivery performance</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Drive resolution of supplier quality escapes and technical non-conformances through root cause and corrective action (RCCA)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"> and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, long lead items, and regulatory exposure; develop dual-source strategies</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure supplier readiness aligns with program milestones</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Contribute to development and continuous improvement of supplier development processes, tools, and documentation</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Travel to supplier sites as needed (estimated 30–50%)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"><strong>Required:</strong> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Bachelor’s degree in mechanical</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">, Aerospace, Electrical, Manufacturing,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Industrial Engineering </span></span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">or a related technical discipline</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">4–7 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain engineering in Aerospace/Defense</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">/Medical/Automotive </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Hands-on experience implementing lean methodologies at supplier or manufacturing sites with measurable results</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Experience conducting supplier audits, capability/risk assessments, qualification programs, and corrective action processes (8D, CAPA, SCAR)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Experience developing supplier quality programs including scorecards, quality clauses, and performance management systems</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace quality frameworks</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Strong communication</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Proficiency</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"> in Microsoft Suite (Excel) and data-driven supplier performance tools</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Experience with ERP/MRP systems</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Willingness to travel to supplier sites (30–50%)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"><strong>Preferred</strong>: </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Space-technology supply chain or flight hardware development experience</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Lean Practitioner) or equivalent demonstrated experience</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Experience with advanced manufacturing processes (additive manufacturing, precision machining, composite fabrication, PCBA</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Harnessing)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Technical fluency in Propulsion, Structures, Power Systems, Avionics, or PCBA/Electronics Manufacturing</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Experience in high-growth startup or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">New Space</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text"> environment</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Background in supply chain risk management, business continuity planning, or dual-sourcing strategies</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Experience with statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">Cpk</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Plain Text">), and measurement system analysis (MSA)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Base Salary:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> $85,000 - $130,000</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Equity + Benefits</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Additional Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Work Location</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – We observe an in-person work environment, and expect 4 days per week in office at the Company's Denver, CO headquarters or at our facility in Long Beach, California</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Security Clearance</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> – Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance required</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.</span></p>
<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</p>
<p>True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.</p>
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