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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer – Supplier Development, Optics & Optomechanical Systems (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Supplier Development within the Starlink Space Lasers team. The role involves building and scaling a technical supply base for free-space optical communication systems, focusing on improving quality and efficiency in mechanical hardware production.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in the Starlink 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

Drive design for manufacturing feedback and best practices with peer teams for efficient and highly scalable production designs

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

Qualification

OpticsManufacturing EngineeringProcess EngineeringLaser TechnologyStatistical TechniquesLean ConceptsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or process engineering role (internship experience is applicable)

2+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or precision mechanical design, manufacturing, or testing (university lab, student project, or internship experience qualifies)

Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be required

Valid driver's license