Supplier Development Engineer, Manufacturing (Falcon & Dragon)
Core
Technical point of contact for assigned parts, solving emergent manufacturing and quality challenges at suppliers to mitigate risk for rocket programs.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Machined components and assemblies for rockets and rocket engines (Falcon & Dragon)
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Supply chain engineering
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering, machining processes (milling, turning, drilling), GD&T, supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAI), root cause analysis (8D), statistical techniques (Minitab, DOE, Six Sigma), SQL, PowerBI, CAD/3D modeling
Preferred skills
Hands-on machining experience, supplier technical capability assessment, ISO/AS9100 quality systems, MRP/ERP systems, Pareto analysis, PFMEA
Technologies
Minitab, SQL, PowerBI, CAD software
Responsibilities
Solve emergent manufacturing and quality challenges at suppliers, drive technical product improvements and engineering drawing updates, conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews, own new product introduction of parts and assemblies, drive production part approval process (PPAP), lead containment activities on assigned parts, work with procurement to find and vet exceptional suppliers
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (1+ years experience required)
