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 end-to-end supplier development for mechanical metrology and: high-precision mechanical components within the Starlink User Terminal Bill of Materials, spanning strategic supplier selection, new product introduction (NPI), qualification, production ramp, and reactive quality support
Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment selection, and process: engineering to properly set up high-volume manufacturing programs by ensuring material and process corners are fully characterized and completed
Provide technical guidance on mechanical metrology methods, Geometric: Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) implementation, datum scheme development and best practices, PC-DMIS programming, surface texture and surface technology standards, and measurement system analysis (MSA) while driving adoption of AI-powered metrology solutions
Design, develop, and qualify precision measurement fixtures, including: fixture concept design, datum scheme optimization, repeatability studies, and qualification to ensure measurement system stability and accuracy
Assess supplier manufacturing and metrology capabilities, including capacity,: process windows, gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) performance, uncertainty budgets, datum scheme robustness, and scalability for high-volume production of tight-tolerance mechanical parts
Indirectly manage internal metrology lab activities and technicians by: setting technical direction, prioritizing work, and ensuring consistent execution of measurement standards and best practices
What they're looking for
- Implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions for: metrology, including automated vision inspection, predictive analytics on measurement trends, anomaly detection, and intelligent data interpretation systems
- Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspections: (FAI), gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies, and production rate ramps to enable full-rate, high-volume manufacturing
- Develop and execute robust qualification plans including dimensional: validation, surface finish and texture analysis, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and optical measurement correlation, and environmental stability testing
- Drive supplier performance improvement through Lean methodologies, supplier: scorecards, process audits, and systematic problem solving to deliver measurable gains in quality, cost, and delivery
