The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Supported commodities include but are not limited to connectors,: pins/contacts, cables/harnesses, back shells, studs, related connector accessories, etc.
Create sourcing strategies for assigned connector suppliers, PCBA and: Harnessing, whether it’s consigned or turnkey
Manage supplier base factories to ensure smooth transition from NPI rates to: full production rates, including max capacity assessments, CAPEX NRE review and proposals, and manage supplier production line site changes to ensure qualification and upbring align with SpaceX production schedules
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
What they're looking for
- Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
- Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
- Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
- Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and: lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
