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Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Starship)

SpaceX is developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain to support the Starship program. The role focuses on enabling suppliers, driving new product introduction, and solving high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges across forming, tubing, cutting and assembly processes used in rockets and rocket engines.

Skills

  • Manufacturing engineering and NPI for mechanical products
  • Supplier quality and supplier development
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and GD&T competency
  • Familiarity with forming, extrusion, draw forming, tube manufacturing and welding processes
  • Experience with machining, cutting, and assembly operations
  • Knowledge of PPAP/APQP, control plans, FMEA and first article inspection
  • Statistical methods (DOE, process capability) and problem solving (8D)
  • Experience with quality systems (AS9100/NADCAP) and MRP/ERP systems
  • Proficient in MS Office/Excel and technical report writing
  • Ability to travel extensively (up to 40-50%) and work extended hours when required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies at suppliers, resolving emergent manufacturing and quality issues
  • Own new product introduction (NPI) for assemblies: select manufacturing methods, identify and qualify suppliers, and establish ramp-to-rate processes
  • Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews early in the development and prior to sourcing
  • Work with procurement to find and vet suppliers for quality and takt time capability
  • Create and flow down specifications, control plans and quality requirements to suppliers
  • Evaluate and scope new forming, cutting, and inspection technologies and suppliers to improve rate, quality, and efficiency
  • Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions at supplier and/or SpaceX, driving issues to closure
  • Create and disposition issue tickets, coordinate rework/repair/use-as-is dispositions with engineering
  • Lead containment activities and coordinate cross-functional resolution plans for discrepant product

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
  • Master’s degree in engineering or business preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan (401k) and company benefits
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training
  • Relocation assistance where applicable
  • Equity/stock units (company dependent)
  • Mission-driven work on Starship and other advanced programs
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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