Sr. Supplier Quality Specialist, Data Center (Starlink)
Core
Manage tactical supplier quality activities to eliminate vendor-caused defects in data center hardware, ensuring extreme reliability and availability for SpaceX's Starlink infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Specialist (Data Center Hardware)
Builds
High-density compute, cooling, power distribution, and networking components for data centers
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Data Center Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Non-conformance management (SDR, MRB, RTV), Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA), First Article Inspection (FAI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Root cause analysis, Engineering drawing reading (GD&T), Statistical data analysis, Failure analysis techniques, Process flow mapping, Warehouse management systems, Lean production, Six Sigma
Preferred skills
AS9100, ISO 9001, Design FMEA, Validation feedback, Environmental/reliability testing concepts, SQL, MS Excel
Technologies
Supplier portals, Warehouse management systems, Lean production environments
Responsibilities
Execute supply chain non-conformance management processes including SDR, MRB, RTV, FAI, and PPAP; Analyze supplier quality data to drive improvements and root cause corrective actions; Build relationships with cross-functional groups to eliminate impacts from vendor defects; Support assessment of supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems; Assist in developing policies, standards, and documentation for continuous improvement; Provide support for reliability-focused activities such as design FMEA insights and quality monitoring.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC