Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing efforts for commodities such as bearings, motors, encoders, consumables, and adhesives
• Negotiate contracts for highly complex components with specialized suppliers
• Provide design for manufacturability feedback for new mechanical designs
• Manage the Bill of Materials for all owned mechanical and structural assemblies
• Develop planning processes for improved mechanical assembly demand accuracy
• Develop software tools and processes for supply chain controls, logistics, and inventory management
• Lead Clear to Builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are met
• Develop and manage the supplier base from NPI through production phases
• Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers
• Run Quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers

Requirements

• 3+ years of supply chain management or engineering experience in the aerospace industry
• 3+ years of technical experience with motors, bearings, and encoders or mechanical assemblies
• Experience managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment
• 2+ years in production management or production planning
• Strong understanding of quality control practices
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, mechanical, aerospace, or engineering
• Experience procuring machined components, consumables, heat pipes, or capital equipment
• 3+ years of technical procurement experience
• 3+ years in a new product introduction (NPI) environment
• Prior experience with space mechanisms and structures
• Experience with Bill of Material Management and Planning
• Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits
• Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
• Experience working in a mechanical production facility

About the Company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by leading investors, K2 is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.