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Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Senior Global Supply Manager - Composites

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 7 years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement is required.
  • Direct experience managing aerospace composites commodities, including carbon fiber, prepregs, resins and adhesives, core materials, tooling, and fabricated composite structures such as tanks, fairings, interstages, and panels, is required.
  • Experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities is required.
  • Demonstrated success improving supplier performance through key performance indicators, recovery plans, and long-term agreements is required.
  • A proven track record negotiating contracts and managing milestone-based agreements is required.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as LN, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent is required.
  • Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including hand layup, automated fiber placement, automated tape laying, filament winding, autoclave and out-of-autoclave cure, bonding, and composite tooling, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing and supplier management for composite raw materials and major composite vehicle structures, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
  • Develop and execute composites-commodity supply chain strategies, including supplier selection, material qualification, long-term agreements, and capacity planning to support Terran R build schedules.
  • Partner with Engineering, Materials and Processes, Quality, and Planning to influence design for manufacturability and material and process selection, and align procurement with program milestones.
  • Drive supplier performance through risk management, contract negotiations, and milestone-based tracking, including management of long-lead materials, shelf-life and out-time constraints, and cold-chain logistics.
  • Mentor and support team members, building expertise in composite manufacturing processes and supplier development.
  • Act as a thought leader for the composites commodity and continuously improve sourcing processes, supplier health, market intelligence, and program readiness.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, including Composites and NDT, material specifications and qualification, supplier qualifications, and audit processes is preferred.
  • New Product Development or New Product Introduction supply chain experience, preferably within aerospace or frontier technology industries, is preferred.
  • Proficiency in supplier risk assessment, cost modeling, and capacity planning is preferred.
  • Understanding of the global carbon fiber and prepreg supply base, including capacity constraints and export-control considerations, is preferred.

About the Company

Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Relativity Space designs and launches rockets that are largely built with 3D-printed parts. Its core product line includes the Terran R, a medium-to-heavy lift rocket designed to be reusable and capable of delivering payloads to LEO and GTO. The company works by using advanced additive manufacturing to print most rocket structures and components in-house, reducing parts, complexity, and production time, and then offers launch services to customers who want to put satellites or other payloads into space. Unlike many peers, Relativity Space relies on a predominantly 3D-printed, vertically integrated approach with its own proprietary designs and manufacturing processes, aiming to streamline production and cut costs. The goal is to make access to space cheaper and more reliable by building a scalable, in-house manufacturing platform and a reusable rocket fleet that can deploy payloads on demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2016

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