Supplier Quality Specialist (Starlink Supply Chain Reliability)
Core
Managing tactical supplier quality activities, reducing supply chain risk through external evaluations, leading failure investigations, and driving source qualification for SpaceX's Starlink supply base.
Role type
Supplier Quality Specialist (IC)
Builds
High-quality parts and services for Starlink satellites and related aerospace products
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Supply Chain Quality
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality processes (SDR, IQC, CAPA), manufacturing process knowledge, root cause analysis, supplier audit evaluation, GD&T reading, statistical data analytics, lean concepts
Preferred skills
AS9100 quality management system experience, supplier development capacity, engineering or supply chain degree, interfacing with suppliers via portals
Technologies
MS Office applications
Responsibilities
Manage containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances; analyze quality metrics to identify trends and systemic root causes; review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems; provide technical support onsite at suppliers; partner with engineering and procurement to assure high-quality parts; execute supply chain non-conformance management processes; cultivate network across SpaceX to reduce vendor defect impacts
Seniority
Individual Contributor (Level I/II)