Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Battery (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

5d•$135,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Sr. Supplier Development Engineer to join our Starlink team. This pivotal role focuses on manufacturing of our battery technology and scaling production to meet the ambitious demands of the Starlink program. We are looking for individuals with high agency, a strong sense of ownership, and a proven track record of delivering results in complex manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical, chemical, materials, metallurgical, etc.)
6+ years of experience in one of the following: Supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, design engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with machining methods and processes
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Knowledge of supplier quality processes; Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods like design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.
Experience with Quality Systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
Experience with sharing information and influencing others; strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross functionally, internally and externally, make presentations to team members and management
Proven ability to take initiative and act with urgency in ambiguous and high-pressure environments
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving technical challenges
Own problems end-to-end, refusing to pass blame, instead digging into the details to determine and execute on path forward until resolution is achieved
Continuously challenge the status quote by driving innovation

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical point of contact for highly engineering machined components and mitigate risk to the Starship program by solving high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges throughout the supply chain
Drive piece part quality and cost improvements by applying a first-principles approach to deconstruct design, material selection and manufacturing methods – identify inefficiencies and engineering solutions that drive a step change impact in performance, yield and cost reduction
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to expand supply chain capability – conducting rigorous technical assessments, driving qualification activities, and validating process capability
Identify and execute alternative manufacturing methods that could result in lower cost, faster lead times, and improved quality (castings, forgings, machining, etc.)
Own New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification processes at suppliers for new parts, drawing changes, process changes, or sourcing activities
Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues, to provide technical support, and to drive continuous improvement
Influence design and sourcing decisions by leveraging technical expertise and industry insights – provide data-driven recommendations on manufacturability, quality, cost and lead time tradeoffs
Own the root cause and corrective action process by leading cross-functional investigations, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to drive widespread implementation of robust and permanent solutions

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday