Full-Time
Supply Chain Lead
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Solestial
11-50 employees
Produces thin, flexible solar panels for space
Senior, Expert
Tempe, AZ, USA
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- 8+ years of experience in supplier-quality engineering
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA quality standards)
- Technical and experiential knowledge of manufacturing processes and standards necessary to manufacture and validate space-quality hardware
- Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods
- Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and proficient in data analysis
- Self-starter that has demonstrated the ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll out that process through adept communication with a diverse team
- Lead material planning, supplier base management, logistics, inventory, and production coordination functions
- Establish foundational processes for material and hardware entry and processing throughout the facility, including Item Master, BOM creation, clear-to-build analysis, and data analytics
- Develop material management, flow, and production control strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve supplier quality, sustaining a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Conduct supplier evaluations, issue corrective actions, and support the development of critical suppliers
- Confirm supplier compliance with industry standards, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality requirements
- Analyze defect data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement among suppliers
Solestial, Inc. specializes in ultra-thin silicon solar panels designed for space applications, featuring self-curing radiation damage capabilities and a flexible, lightweight build for minimal degradation over 10 years in LEO. The breakthrough technology allows for mass production at 90% lower costs than existing technologies, addressing the increasing demand for solar power in space.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$10.6M
Headquarters
Tempe, Arizona
Founded
2013
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for space-based solar power boosts Solestial's market potential.
- NASA contracts validate Solestial's technology and provide significant funding opportunities.
- Collaboration with DCUBED expands market reach by making space technology more affordable.
What critics are saying
- Emerging competition from companies like Crystal Sonic threatens Solestial's market share.
- Dependency on Meyer Burger could pose risks if they face operational challenges.
- Reliance on NASA contracts could impact financial stability if future contracts aren't secured.
What makes Solestial unique
- Solestial's solar panels self-cure radiation damage, extending lifespan in space environments.
- Their panels are 90% cheaper due to automated mass production capabilities.
- Partnership with Meyer Burger enhances production efficiency and product performance.
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↑ 0%Space startup to represent Arizona in Google's "50 States, 50 Stories" campaignTEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempe space startup Solestial, Inc. ("Solestial"), will be featured in a Google Workspace commercial scheduled to air Sunday February 9, on Fox networks in the Arizona market during America's most-watched football game. The ad, which features Solestial CEO Stan Herasimenka and other employees, showcases the cutting-edge solar technology for space being developed by Solestial and how the company is using Google's AI tool, Gemini.The company was handpicked by Google to represent Arizona as part of its "50 States, 50 Stories" campaign, which features 50 small businesses from across the United States. Google's goal for the 30-second ad was to select a wide array of businesses from different locations and industries and highlight the many ways customers, like Solestial, are using AI."We were honored to be selected from among many innovative Arizona technology companies for Google's campaign. It's every business's dream to be featured in a commercial during football's premier event," said Solestial CEO, Stan Herasimenka
In support of this strategic shift, Crosscut is also launching a growth investment platform designed to back later-stage rounds in frontier tech. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crosscut Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with deep roots in Southern California's tech ecosystem, today announced a strategic evolution in its investment thesis. Moving forward, Crosscut will exclusively focus its capital and company-building efforts on frontier technology, including space exploration, defense innovation, advanced materials and manufacturing — sectors that push the boundaries of technological development to solve critical market problems. Alongside these, Crosscut will also focus on energy transition and scalable climate solutions, reflecting the growing importance of these areas to the SoCal tech ecosystem. As part of the new direction, Crosscut will announce a new partner later this year who will join Crosscut's 6th fund to lead the firm's growth and project finance efforts, enabling the most promising energy innovations to reach commercial scale
Meyer Burger Technology AG and Solestial Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership to produce next-generation, ultra-thin silicon solar cells for use in space travel, the companies announced on Monday.
DCUBED, the German NewSpace hardware manufacturer, and Solestial, the U.S. solar energy company for space, have announced a new solar array product designed to make space more affordable.
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Activity is heating up in space, and that means the demand for larger, more powerful space solar arrays is heating up, too. The challenge is to balance costs against power. Lifespan factors in, too. NASA has been scouting for companies that can deliver the most bang for the buck, and the Arizona startup Solestial is in the running with new ultra thin solar panels that can repair themselves in space