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Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Battery (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, Washington
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeExecutive
Job Description
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.
SR. SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, BATTERY (STARLINK)
SpaceX is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Sr. Supplier Development Engineer to join our Starlink team. This pivotal role focuses on manufacturing of our battery technology and scaling production to meet the ambitious demands of the Starlink program. We are looking for individuals with high agency, a strong sense of ownership, and a proven track record of delivering results in complex manufacturing environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the primary technical point of contact for highly engineering machined components and mitigate risk to the Starship program by solving high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges throughout the supply chain
Drive piece part quality and cost improvements by applying a first-principles approach to deconstruct design, material selection and manufacturing methods – identify inefficiencies and engineering solutions that drive a step change impact in performance, yield and cost reduction
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to expand supply chain capability – conducting rigorous technical assessments, driving qualification activities, and validating process capability
Identify and execute alternative manufacturing methods that could result in lower cost, faster lead times, and improved quality (castings, forgings, machining, etc.)
Own New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification processes at suppliers for new parts, drawing changes, process changes, or sourcing activities
Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues, to provide technical support, and to drive continuous improvement
Influence design and sourcing decisions by leveraging technical expertise and industry insights – provide rel="noopener noreferrer">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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical, chemical, materials, metallurgical, etc.)6+ years of experience in one of the following: Supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, design engineeringExperience with machining methods and processesCapable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated teamKnowledge 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)Experience with sharing information and influencing others; strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross functionally, internally and externally, make presentations to team members and managementProven ability to take initiative and act with urgency in ambiguous and high-pressure environmentsAbility to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving technical challengesOwn problems end-to-end, refusing to pass blame, instead digging into the details to determine and execute on path forward until resolution is achievedContinuously challenge the status quote by driving innovationAbility to work long hours and some nights and/or weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical point of contact for highly engineering machined components and mitigate risk to the Starship program by solving high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges throughout the supply chain
Drive piece part quality and cost improvements by applying a first-principles approach to deconstruct design, material selection and manufacturing methods – identify inefficiencies and engineering solutions that drive a step change impact in performance, yield and cost reduction
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to expand supply chain capability – conducting rigorous technical assessments, driving qualification activities, and validating process capability
Identify and execute alternative manufacturing methods that could result in lower cost, faster lead times, and improved quality (castings, forgings, machining, etc.)
Own New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification processes at suppliers for new parts, drawing changes, process changes, or sourcing activities
Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues, to provide technical support, and to drive continuous improvement
Influence design and sourcing decisions by leveraging technical expertise and industry insights – provide data-driven recommendations on manufacturability, quality, cost and lead time tradeoffs
Own the root cause and corrective action process by leading cross-functional investigations, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to drive widespread implementation of robust and permanent solutions
6+ years of experience in one of the following: Supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, design engineering
Experience with machining methods and processes
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
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)
Experience with sharing information and influencing others; strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross functionally, internally and externally, make presentations to team members and management
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
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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Job Details
Job Type
Full-Time
Workplace Type
Office
Experience Level
Executive
Salary
Competitive
Categories
Science and Engineering
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for business needs - up to 50%
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Own problems end-to-end, refusing to pass blame, instead digging into the details to determine and execute on path forward until resolution is achieved
Continuously challenge the status quote by driving innovation
