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Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development (Starlink Gateway)

SpaceX • $80K — $110K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain engineering, supplier development, or design engineering
  • Preferred Master's degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
  • Experience in CNC, Injection Molding, Castings, etc.
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques, GDT principles, and metrology tools

Responsibilities

  • Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware
  • Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers for deep understanding of components
  • Support procurement in sourcing parts aligned with supplier competencies
  • Define supplier technical and quality requirements for NPI and production
  • Lead root cause analysis of supplier quality issues and liaise across teams
  • Ensure supplier compliance with defined product technical requirements
  • Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP)
  • Analyze supplier metrics to identify performance gaps and drive improvements

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities to see assemblies come to life
  • High-profile, cross-functional role with significant impact on production flow
  • Chance to collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing departments
  • Engagement in innovative supply chain strategies at the cutting edge of technology
  • Potential for career advancement through project leadership and supplier management
Full Job Description
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT (STARLINK GATEWAY)

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of our Starlink 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, our manufacturing engineers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in the Starlink satellite 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 with these requirements
  • 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 & process improvements to lower part cost, 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, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
  • Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in one of the following: manufacturing, supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, or design engineering (internship experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
  • Manufacturing experience in an area such as CNC, Injection Molding, Castings, etc.
  • 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.)
  • Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) principles and applications
  • Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques for measuring and characterizing mechanical parts
  • 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
  • Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to travel: Up to 25-50% work week travel may be required
  • Valid driver's license


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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