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
Show initiative in developing new methods or processes to ensure the highest: quality product and efficient methods utilized
Evaluate technical feasibility of work content and understand suppliers’: technical capabilities and limitations
Inform DFM discussions based on vendor feedback
Ensure partners are prepared to support prototype builds with appropriate: equipment, material to ensure a successful product development, ramping up and production
Take ownership of team effort to develop and implement sourcing and cost: management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to: contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
What they're looking for
- Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets,: forecasts and develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
- Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current: commodity, product, vertical as they relate to future SpaceX programs
- Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier and: down selection during NPI while improving or sustaining cost targets
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management
