Serve 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
Drive technical product improvements and related engineering drawing updates to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities as well as improve manufacturability, manufacturing lead times, and cost
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 of new parts and assemblies on the rocket, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying and reviewing suppliers, and developing a reliable process for ramping to rate for parts that are new, undergoing drawing changes, or undergoing re-sourcing at 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
Qualification
Experience with Pareto analysis
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)
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.
Experience with assessing supplier technical capability both from an equipment, operations, and personnel perspective
Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP) and MRP/ERP systems
Disciplined approach to problem solving – i.e.8D
Experience with 3D modeling/CAD software, and engineering drawing creation
Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, corrective action, and PFMEAs
