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
Own the mechanical hardware commodity for Starship: Fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws), Dynamic Hardware (springs, bearings, rod ends) and Fluid Control (fluid fittings, filters), and related joining devices — from supplier selection through rate production.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned parts and: suppliers; resolve emergent manufacturing, quality, and capacity issues that threaten the build or flight schedule.
Lead new product introduction (NPI) and work transfers for fastener and: hardware products: qualify suppliers, validate processes, and ramp production to aggressive takt times.
Drive production part approval and process validation (PPAP, FAIR, capability: studies) so every critical characteristic is controlled and proven before hardware reaches the vehicle.
Lead containment on nonconforming hardware; define scope with engineering,: quality, and production; execute disposition (rework, repair, use-as-is, or scrap); and prevent recurrence.
Root-cause defects at the supplier, at SpaceX, or both: including heat treat, plating/coating, thread forming/rolling, machining, forging, material certs, and dimensional/GD&T escapes.
What they're looking for
- Partner with design and manufacturing engineering to improve part designs,: specifications, and process callouts for manufacturability, lead time, cost, and defect reduction.
- Assess supplier capability and capacity (equipment, tooling, personnel,: quality systems) and develop underperforming suppliers or dual-source/re-source when required.
- Work with procurement to identify, vet, and grow exceptional fastener and: specialty hardware suppliers who can meet aerospace quality and SpaceX rate.
- Become the go-to expert on your parts and processes; own supply-chain-related: defects and drive them to zero escapes.