Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Battery (Starlink)
Core
Primary technical point of contact for highly engineered machined components, mitigating risk to the Starship program by solving high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges throughout the supply chain.
Role type
Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Battery/Starlink)
Builds
Battery technology for the Starlink program
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Battery systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, design engineering, machining methods and processes, supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAI), statistical techniques (DOE, Six Sigma), Quality Systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
Preferred skills
First-principles approach to deconstruct design and material selection, alternative manufacturing methods identification, New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification processes, cross-functional liaison, root cause analysis, data-driven recommendations on manufacturability and cost
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to expand supply chain capability; Drive piece part quality and cost improvements by applying a first-principles approach; Identify and execute alternative manufacturing methods; Own New Product Introduction (NPI) and qualification processes at suppliers; Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues; Influence design and sourcing decisions by leveraging technical expertise; Own the root cause and corrective action process
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
