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
Act as the technical point of contact, solving emergent challenges at: suppliers and mitigating risk to the manufacturing system by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges
Own outsourced parts from cradle to grave by conducting design for: manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure manufacturability, industrializing processes, implementing the production part approval process (PPAP), and ramping suppliers to meet required production rates
Partner with procurement team to strategically source parts matched with: supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers
Validate supplier corrective actions to ensure they are robust, sustainable,: and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
Lead containment activities, working with cross-functional counterparts on: scope, path forward, and ultimate resolution
What they're looking for
- Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage
- Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams,: leading projects, and continuously driving improvement in the supply base
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM discipline
- + years of manufacturing, supply chain, or quality experience (collegiate: extracurricular engineering projects such as lab projects, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly team, competitions, or internships qualify)