Supplier Development Engineer, Harnessing (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CAfull time
Remote
entry
$100k–$115k
H1B: no
SpaceX Supplier Development Engineer managing demand plan and sourcing for mechanical hardware in Starshield satellite constellation. Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity.
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
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
Qualification
Ability and willingness to obtain a UKnowledge of LeanExceptional analyticalADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or process engineering role, or 1+ years of engineering internship experience
Preferred
Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. government top secret clearance
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Proven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs, and influencing engineering customers to drive results
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
Knowledge of Lean, production, and supply chain concepts
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment
