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SpaceX · 3 days ago

Sr. Metallurgical Engineer, Supply Chain

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead new cutting-edge material development at mills for proprietary SpaceX materials

Enforce strict requirements at mills worldwide to ensure aerospace-grade materials for the Starship program

Act as the metallurgical point of contact for metallic raw materials and semi-finished products used on vehicles and engines

Lead technical quality issue resolution and non-conformance resolution, acting as a liaison between departments and suppliers

Work with procurement to source exceptional suppliers and qualify them for quality and takt times

Develop process controls, conduct design for manufacturing reviews, and own the new product introduction process at suppliers

Recommend technical product improvements, review supplier manufacturing processes, and provide technical support to suppliers

Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and drive for results

Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement in the supply base

Qualification

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ManufacturingMaterials engineeringProcess engineeringExtended hoursValid driver’s licenseTIG WeldingMIG WeldingResistance WeldingMetallic Mill ProductsStainless SteelsCoil ProductsTubingsCastingsForgingsNDEHeat Treatment2D BlueprintsModel DrawingsSupplier Quality ProcessesPPAPAPQPFirst Article Inspection ReportsStatistical TechniquesDesign of ExperimentsSix SigmaQuality SystemsISO 9000TSNADCAPLean Concepts

Required

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or materials discipline

5+ years of experience with manufacturing, materials, or process engineering

Must be able to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

Must be able to travel - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel

This position is based in Brownsville, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

Valid driver’s license is mandatory

Preferred

Master’s degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science & engineering

2+ years of experience with TIG, MIG, and resistance welding of stainless steel

Familiarity with metallic mill products in the alloys and product forms used on our launch vehicle and engines, primarily stainless steels

Experience with coil products, tubings, castings and/or forgings

Broad familiarity with the ancillary processes associated with the production of metallic parts, e.g., NDE, heat treatment, etc.

Technical capabilities including knowledge of 2D blueprints and model drawings

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)

Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D

Proficient in MS Office applications and report writing

Knowledge of lean concepts

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

Experience with MRP or ERP systems