Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2h•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team you will manage the demand plan and sourcing for hardware used on, and in the making of, the Starshield satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and speed of execution. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. This roles scope will help enable production rates in the satellite factory of the future! This is a high-profile, cross-functional position that plays an integral role in enabling the development and production flow of Satellites and Gateways. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place in-house, supplier development engineers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or process engineering role, or 1+ years of engineering internship experience
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be required
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. government top secret clearance
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Proven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs, and influencing engineering customers to drive results
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
Knowledge of Lean, production, and supply chain concepts
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment

Responsibilities

Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in the Starshield satellite and ground station systems
Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or sub-system design intent
Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and production phases
Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers
Define product technical requirements and ensure supplier compliance
Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities in manufacturing and metrology
Identify and drive product and process improvements to lower part costs, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time
Effectively manage mission-critical supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliers
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base