Global Supply Manager, Machining
Job Location:
Long Beach, NY - USA
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Job Summary
At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team:
The Supply Chain team turns design intent into executable reality balancing lead time cost complexity and manufacturability to ensure we can build and scale Terran R. On this team youre not just placing orders; youre actively shaping the solution. With full ownership across raw materials capital equipment and services the role requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. As the company scales supply chain becomes increasingly central working closely with engineering quality manufacturing and more to make decisions that work for today but also for tomorrow. This is a team for those who want to operate at the intersection of technical ambition and business execution driving tangible progress to keep the Terran R program on track.
About the Role:
- Lead sourcing and supplier management for custom machined components and major vehicle structures ensuring cost quality and delivery targets are achieved
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies including supplier selection long-term agreements and capacity planning to support Terran-R build schedules
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Quality and Planning to influence design for manufacturability and align procurement with program milestones
- Drive supplier performance through rigorous risk management contract negotiations and milestone-based tracking
- Mentor and support team members building expertise in precision machining processes and supplier development
- Act as a thought leader for machining commodities continuously improving sourcing processes supplier health and program readiness
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related field
- 5 years of professional experience in supply chain sourcing or procurement
- Demonstrated experience managing suppliers for complex aerospace or advanced manufacturing commodities
- Proven track record of negotiating contracts and managing milestone-based agreements
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (LN SAP Oracle or equivalent)
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes such as CNC machining 5-axis milling turning precision grinding EDM and tight-tolerance fabrication
- MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Business or Engineering
- Direct experience managing machining commodities in aerospace (CNC machined components castings forgings sheet metal fabrication extrusions etc.)
- Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP standards (specifically for machining processes) supplier qualifications and audit processes
- Proven success driving supplier performance improvements through KPIs recovery plans and long-term agreements
- New Product Development (NPD) or Introduction (NPI) supply chain experience preferably within aerospace or frontier technology industries
- Proficiency in supplier risk assessment machining cost modeling and capacity planning
- Understanding of material specifications surface treatments and inspection requirements for aerospace-grade machined parts
At Relativity Space we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity a generous PTO and sick leave policy parental leave an annual learning and development stipend and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer please visit here.
Hiring Range:
$98000 - $146000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
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Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes candidate profiles or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email our website social media or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space and no fee will be owed absent a current fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company.
