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SpaceX · 12 hours ago

Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is deploying Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation. The Sr. Supplier Development Engineer will play an integral role in the development and production flow of Starlink user terminals, working closely with internal teams and suppliers to implement effective supply chain strategies.

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 Starlink user terminals

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

Supply chain engineeringSupplier development/qualityManufacturingDesign engineeringStatistical techniquesGeometric DimensioningTolerancingMetrology toolsLean conceptsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

6+ years of experience in one of the following: Supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, design engineering

Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines

Ability to travel: Up to 50% 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