Director, Supply Chain

Posted:
1/16/2026, 6:52:34 AM

Location(s):
Irvine, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure required to operate, protect, and sustain the in-space economy. From on-orbit inspection and debris removal to autonomous spacecraft operations powered by Starfire OS, Turion’s success depends on a resilient, scalable, and execution-driven supply chain.

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. This role is responsible for end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution spanning sourcing, supplier partnerships, material planning, logistics, systems, and production support in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, strong executive presence, and the ability to build structure where little exists.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

ITAR Requirements:

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.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

  • 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. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.