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

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 and process improvements to lower part costs, 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, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage

Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

SpaceX

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