Supplier Development Engineer, Supply Chain (Launch Site)
Core
Technical point of contact for assigned parts/systems in flight, non-flight, and launch site infrastructure, solving emergent manufacturing and quality challenges at suppliers to mitigate risk to build and launch schedules.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Machined components and assemblies used in rockets and rocket engines
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process engineering, new product development, machining and assembly of metallic components, root cause analysis, design for manufacturing (DFM), production part approval process (PPAP), supplier quality processes, statistical techniques (Design of Experiments, Lean, Six Sigma), quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP), MRP/ERP, problem-solving (8D, A3)
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, experience with milling/turning/fabrication, interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T, SQL, Power BI
Technologies
MRP/ERP, SQL, Power BI
Responsibilities
Act as technical point of contact for assigned parts/systems, lead containment activities to mitigate risk, intervene and drive resolution at suppliers for critical path components, review issues and solve to root cause, create and disposition issue tickets, work with procurement to find and vet exceptional suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, own new product introduction (NPI) process, drive PPAP program
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
