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Supplier Development Engineer, Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Base pay
$100k–$130k
Travel
50%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Hawthorne, CA.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, FMEA, GD&T, DOE
Base pay
$100k–$130k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 50% travel
Openings
4 with this title at this site

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How this role compares

Against 163 other live quality postings in California.

Base pay
About 8% below similar roles

Typical $101k–$149k, from 79 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 78%
  • ✓ FMEA 56%
  • ✓ Supplier quality 48%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
  • ✓ AS9100 41%
  • PPAP 39%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies of the rocket, solving emergent challenges at suppliers, and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges
  • ◆Own the new product introduction of new parts and assemblies on the rocket, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying and reviewing suppliers, and developing a reliable process for ramping to rate for parts that are new, undergoing drawing changes, or undergoing re-sourcing at a new supplier
  • ◆Drive technical product improvements and related engineering drawing updates to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities as well as improve manufacturability, manufacturing lead times, and cost
  • ◆Review issues on assigned parts and solve to the root cause, implementing changes at the supplier, at SpaceX or both, as appropriate, drive further actions to closure, and re-source to new suppliers where appropriate
  • ◆Create and disposition issue tickets where needed, working with engineering counterparts to implement, but not limited to, required re-work, repair or use as-is disposition
  • ◆Lead containment activities on assigned parts, working with cross-functional counterparts to agree on scope, path forward and ultimate resolution
  • ◆Work with procurement to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and ability to meet our aggressive takt times
  • ◆Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, providing feedback as appropriate and manage supplier improvements
  • ◆Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage to push the technical envelope which is conventionally held in the industry.
  • ◆Become thoroughly familiar with your assigned parts and the processes that make up the overall assembly and become the primary point of contact for supply chain related defects on your parts

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • ✓1+ years of experience with manufacturing or process engineering

Preferred skills and experience

  • ✓Experience with manufacturing, machined parts, fabricated components, sheet metal, composites, and/or raw materials & special processes
  • ✓Experience with assessing supplier technical capability both from an equipment, operations, and personnel perspective
  • ✓Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
  • ✓Disciplined approach to problem solving – i.e. 8D
  • ✓Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100)
  • ✓Experience with 3D modeling/CAD software, and engineering drawing creation
  • ✓Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, corrective action, and PFMEAs
  • ✓Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience
  • ✓Knowledge of lean concepts
  • ✓Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (Minitab, design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
  • ✓Ability to succinctly communicate status and needed actions, often urgently, to all levels of the organization
  • ✓Experience with sharing information and influencing others (strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross functionally, internally and externally, make presentations to team members and management)

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends when needed
  • ✓Ability to travel: up to 40-50% work week travel
  • ✓Valid driver’s license

Requirements

  • ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regula
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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.

Supplier development engineer, manufacturing (raptor)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain as we drive towards humanity on Mars. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position will support our Raptor program and requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.

This is a highly technical position that requires practical experience in manufacturing engineering and new product development through stabilized production for an array of fabrication processes (components and assemblies) used in rockets and rocket engines. The ideal candidate will have a broad and thorough understanding of component fabrication methodologies including machining, finishing, forming, welding, inspections, and other associated processes. This candidate must have the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help enable our mission to Mars.

Pay Range

Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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