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
Develop and manage a domestic and international supply base to support: outsourced parts and materials used to produce mechanical and electrical components through new product introduction (NPI) and production phases
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost: management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Provide guidance to internal customers on design for manufacturability and: trade analysis for mechanical and electrical components, onboarding requirements, and quality
Act as the supplier interface for all request for information (RFI), request: for proposal (RFP) and request for quotation (RFQ)
Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively: partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges
Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
What they're looking for
- Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability,: financial health, and capacity to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
- Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction,: capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment
- Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
- Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract: award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
