Turion Space · 19 hours ago
Director, Supply Chain
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expTurion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure required to operate, protect, and sustain the in-space economy. As Director of Supply Chain, you will design, build, and lead a supply chain organization that enables Turion to deliver complex spacecraft systems on schedule, at cost, and at quality.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and execute Turion’s end-to-end supply chain strategy, aligned with company growth plans and program requirements
Build, lead, and scale a cross-functional supply chain organization supporting engineering development, manufacturing, integration, and production
Establish supply chain as a driver of operational excellence, cost efficiency, and competitive advantage
Serve as a senior leader with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and guide cross-company decision making
Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, optimizing for resilience, performance, and financial outcomes
Drive supplier evaluation, qualification, development, and quality improvement initiatives
Lead procurement campaigns from early BOM development through sourcing, negotiation, risk assessment, and vendor management
Own material planning, inventory management, logistics, and production coordination to ensure on-time delivery
Establish foundational hardware processes including Item Master setup, BOM creation, clear-to-build analysis, and data analytics
Lead digital transformation efforts across ERP, PLM, MES, and QMS systems
Design scalable processes that support new product introduction, first-article builds, and production ramp
Partner deeply with Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration, Production, Additive, Finance, and Strategy teams to align priorities and execution
Roll up sleeves when needed and lead by example in a startup environment where execution matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
12+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including senior leadership roles in aerospace or other complex hardware environments
Proven track record transforming supply chain operations to drive measurable improvements in growth, cost, and delivery performance
Deep expertise across procurement, supplier management, logistics, planning, inventory, and supply chain systems
Experience collaborating closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams in development and flight environments
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across leadership teams
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Experience leading supply chain efforts for new product introduction of aerospace hardware into manufacturing and production
Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter in ambiguous environments, building structure and process from the ground up
Hands-on experience with PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS implementations or transformations
Experience scaling supply chain operations in a high-growth startup or rapid-execution environment
Visionary mindset with the ability to reimagine how supply chain excellence enables mission success
Benefits
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company
Turion Space
Turion Space designs, builds, and operates DROID satellites to address pressing national security needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital
2024-12-02Series A· $20M
2022-03-01Seed· $1.5M
2021-09-01Seed· $6.2M
Leadership Team
P
Patryk Wiatr
Co-Founder & CIO
T
Tyler James Pierce
Co-Founder, President
Recent News
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