SpaceX

Principal Supplier Development Engineer – Starship

SpaceX

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: ColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $165,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for highly engineering machined components
  • Drive piece part quality and cost improvements
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers
  • Identify and execute alternative manufacturing methods
  • Own New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification processes
  • Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers
  • Influence design and sourcing decisions
  • Own the root cause and corrective action process

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical, chemical, materials, metallurgical, etc.)
  • 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role
  • Experience with machining methods and processes
  • Knowledge of supplier quality processes; Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods like design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.
  • Experience with Quality Systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
  • Proven ability to take initiative and act with urgency in ambiguous and high-pressure environments
  • Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving technical challenges
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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