Supplier Development Engineer, Materials & Special Processes (Falcon & Dragon)
Core
Technical point of contact for outsourced special processes and consumables (paints, adhesives, chemicals) for rocket programs, solving manufacturing and quality challenges to enable stable production.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Materials & Special Processes)
Builds
Rocket components and engines (Falcon & Dragon programs)
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing & supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production parts & supply chain stability
Required skills
process engineering, new product development, root cause analysis, supplier quality management, design for manufacturing (DFM), production part approval process (PPAP), statistical techniques (DOE, Lean, Six Sigma), 8D problem solving, engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
aerospace consumables knowledge, laboratory testing, GD&T, SQL, lean concepts
Technologies
MS Office, Excel, SQL
Responsibilities
Act as technical point of contact for outsourced special processes and consumables; Review issues on assigned parts and solve to root cause; Create and disposition issue tickets; Work with procurement to find and vet exceptional suppliers; Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews; Own the new product introduction (NPI) process at suppliers; Drive the production part approval process (PPAP) program; Lead containment activities on assigned parts
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC