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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Supply Chain Engineer, Mechanical Systems (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with the aim of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Supply Chain Engineer for Mechanical Systems to enhance supplier development and production flow for their Starshield projects, which support national security efforts. The role involves close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement effective supply chain strategies.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 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

GD&TStatistical techniquesLean conceptsManufacturing engineeringProcess engineeringAnalytical skillsProject ownershipProblem-solving skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline

1+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or process engineering role, or internship experience in engineering

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

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. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State