Lead Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink)

  • Bastrop, TX
  • Posted 35 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 125,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Electronics
Computer Hardware
Inventory
MRB
Failure Analysis
Corrective And Preventive Action
Accountability
Auditing
Design For Manufacturability
Supplier Relationship Management
Management
Workflow
Process Engineering
Process Improvement
Business Process
Inspection
Hardware Management
Assembly
Engineering Design
Leadership
Mentorship
Supply Chain Management
Packaging Design
Machining
PPAP
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Training
Modeling
Process Mapping
ROOT
Enterprise Resource Planning
Resource Planning
Electromechanics
Manufacturing
SQL
Tableau
Database
Communication
Insurance
Life Insurance
ITAR
SAP BASIS
Human Resources

Job Details

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

LEAD SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK) - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS, PACKAGING & ACCESSORIES

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop a global, high-performing supply chain in pursuit of Starlink Product production, cost, and delivery requirements to industrialize electronics hardware
  • Work closely with supply chain, engineering, design, operations & maintenance to maintain consistency in supply chain policies and processes across the organization
  • Lead a team of engineers to execute the following responsibilities:
    • Quality
      • Implement production part approval plan (PPAP) for hardware production qualification
      • Analyze supplier quality data, and partner with supplier development engineers to drive supplier improvements and manufacturing development program execution
      • Create, improve, and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processes
      • Review and understand supplier issues, and recommend the appropriate actions
      • Work closely with receiving, receiving inspection, supplier quality engineer, and assurance in purging suspect/non-conforming material from inventory and throughout the organization
      • Coordinate and participate with issue creation in localized material review (MRB), root cause, failure analysis, and corrective action (8D); utilize various analysis tools and make corrective action and containment recommendations
      • Oversee and be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
    • Manufacturing and Industrialization
      • Understand production processes and how purchased parts integrate into higher level assemblies
      • Conduct and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback into our design
      • Develop, analyze, and present process metrics to encourage design for manufacturability, quality, and supply chain improvements
      • Analyze and improve supplier processes for bottlenecks, yield, and rate limiters to meet throughput targets
    • Supplier Management
      • Manage supplier workflow and projects to ensure priorities are aligned with business needs
      • Develop schedules and plans to bring up new parts and processes in the supply chain, and support supplier execution against timeline
      • Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
    • Process Improvement
      • Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes needed for receiving inspection operations, nonconforming hardware management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, and other critical business/production systems
    • Leadership
      • Create and implement action plans to rectify localized and systemic breakdowns with engineering, design, operations, maintenance, and leadership
      • Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impacts from vendor defects
      • Work with site leadership to develop future business models, establish road map and measures, and execute long-term strategic plans
      • Provide training on quality policies and techniques throughout the organization
      • Develop and mentor a team of engineers in a fast paced, dynamic environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain or quality role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with packaging design, manufacturing, and qualification
  • Experience in tooling bring-up, machining processes, secondary finish processes, and qualification
  • Experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
  • Master's degree in engineering or business
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar training/experience
  • Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis
  • Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, and corrective actions
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning and Material Resource Planning systems and software
  • Hands-on experience with metallic, plastic, composite, or electromechanical manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment
  • Basic proficiency with SQL, Tableau, and other database structures
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, both independently and with a team
  • Ability to quickly and efficiently learn new skills on-the-job
  • Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects
  • Strong communication and technical skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
  • Position may involve up to 60% travel
  • Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Lead: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
    Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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