Supply Chain Lead - Solestial

Job Title: Supply Chain Lead
Job Location: 1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, AZ 85284
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/solestial/c792b353-969e-4949-8043-04d6320c157b
Job Description: The Company:
Solestial, Inc. is a solar energy company for space. Solestial’s core technology is a breakthrough ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-cure radiation damage at normal operating temperatures in space, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO. Solestial panels can be mass-produced using automated machines, resulting in costs 90% lower than incumbent technologies, with virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity. From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s utility-scale energy infrastructure and services in space, Solestial is powering the new space economy.

The Role:
The Supply Chain Lead will ensure Solestial has a constant supply of all materials and components necessary for the production of space solar cells and modules. This role will report to the Head of Manufacturing and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Specific Responsibilities:
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.
Conducted supplier evaluations, issued corrective actions, and supported 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.

Your Background:
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
Our Benefits:
Generous, high-quality medical, dental and vision coverage on day one of employment
A minimum of 20 days PTO and 10 paid holidays annually
401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance