SpaceX · 15 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Development (Falcon & Dragon)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Supplier Development to support the Falcon and Dragon programs, focusing on enhancing supplier capabilities and ensuring the quality of machined components and assemblies for rocket production.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the technical point of contact for assigned parts, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges
Review issues on assigned parts and solve to the root cause, implementing changes at the supplier, at SpaceX or both, as appropriate, drive further actions to closure, and re-source to new suppliers where appropriate
Create and disposition issue tickets where needed, working with engineering counterparts to implement, but not limited to, required re-work, repair or use as-is dispositions
Become thoroughly familiar with your assigned parts and the processes that make up the overall assembly and become the primary point of contact for supply chain related defects on your parts
Work with procurement to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and ability to meet our aggressive takt times
Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable at early stages, preferably prior to sourcing
Own the new product introduction (NPI) process at suppliers for new parts, drawing changes, or when re-sourcing existing parts to a new supplier
Drive the production part approval process (PPAP) program to ensure stable supply, reduce inspection oversight and improve overall delivery time
Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage to push the technical envelope which is conventionally held in the industry
Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects and continuously driving improvement in the supply base
Lead containment activities on assigned parts, working with cross-functional counterparts to agree on scope, path forward and ultimate resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with manufacturing and/or inspection of mechanical products in a production environment (including school projects, clubs, or internships)
Must be able to travel - up to 85% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Valid driver's license mandatory
Preferred
Hands-on experience with machining and ancillary operations such as milling, turning, drilling and cutting of materials
Experience with interpreting engineering drawings, models, and application of GD&T principles
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Lean, Six Sigma, etc
Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP) and MRP/ERP systems
Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D
Proficient in MS Office and Excel applications and report writing
Proficient in SQL and PowerBI
Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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CFO
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