Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)
Core
Enable suppliers to manufacture premium quality rocket components and assemblies for the Starship program using advanced fabrication processes.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)
Builds
Rocket components and assemblies for the Starship program
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and fluid systems manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering, new product development, design for manufacturing (DFM), supplier selection and vetting, root cause analysis, statistical techniques (DOE, Lean, Six Sigma), quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP), MRP/ERP systems, 8D problem solving, GD&T, welding (TIG, MIG, orbital), sheet metal forming, extrusions, draw forming, tubing fabrication, machining (milling, turning), engineering drawings and modeling
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering or business, propulsion/fluid systems knowledge, stainless and carbon steel expertise, PPAP and related elements (PFD, PFMEA, control plan), leading containment activities
Technologies
MS Office, Excel
Responsibilities
Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, solve emergent manufacturing challenges, own new product introduction of assemblies, conduct DFM reviews, work with procurement to find and vet suppliers, create and develop specifications, scope out new forming/cutting/inspection technologies, review and solve issues on assigned parts, create and disposition issue tickets, lead containment activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC