Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Development (Electronics)

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.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT (ELECTRONICS)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. 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 an unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers to succeed. This position will support our Dragon and Falcon programs and requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.

This is a highly technical and cross-functional position that requires practical experience in manufacturing engineering from new product development to stabilized production for the machined components and assemblies used in rockets and rocket engines. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the machining and assembly of metallic components, along with their associated processes. This person should have a strong desire and ability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help enable our mission to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the technical point of contact for assigned parts, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges for printed circuit boards, electro-mechanical assemblies, and electronic components


• 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 dispositions


• 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


• Work with procurement to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and ability to meet our aggressive takt times


• Collaborate with Responsible Engineers and vendors on design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable at early stages, prior to sourcing


• Own the new product introduction (NPI) process at suppliers for new parts, drawing changes, or when re-sourcing existing parts to a new supplier


• Drive the production part approval process (PPAP) program to ensure stable supply, reduce inspection oversight and improve overall delivery time


• Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage to push the technical envelope which is conventionally held in the industry.


• Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects and continuously driving improvement in the supply base


• Lead containment activities on assigned parts, working with cross-functional counterparts to agree on scope, path forward and ultimate resolution

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (e.g. electrical, mechanical, materials, metallurgical, etc.)


• 1+ years of experience with electronics manufacturing and/or design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or materials science engineering


• 2+ years of experience in quality and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems


• Experience in medium to high volume, high-complexity products and NPI


• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.


• SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability


• Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D, knowledge and experience of FA techniques and tools


• Experience with MRP or ERP systems


• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team


• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industries


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work long hours and some nights and/or weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for business needs - up to 30%


• Valid driver’s license


• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Supply Chain Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Supply Chain Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].