Supplier Development Engineer, Manufacturing (Starship)
Core
Enable suppliers to manufacture premium quality rocket components and assemblies for the Starship program, solving emergent manufacturing challenges and driving new product introductions.
Role type
Senior IC supplier development engineer (aerospace manufacturing)
Builds
Rocket components and assemblies for the Starship program
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing engineering, new product development, machining, forming, welding, inspections, supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAI), root cause analysis (8D), GD&T, statistical techniques (Minitab, DOE, Six Sigma), CAD software, lean concepts
Preferred skills
experience with machined parts, fabricated components, sheet metal, composites, assessing supplier technical capability, ISO 9000/TS/AS9100 quality systems, PFMEA
Technologies
Minitab, CAD software
Responsibilities
Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, own new product introduction of new parts and assemblies, drive technical product improvements and engineering drawing updates, review issues and solve to root cause, lead containment activities, work with procurement to find and vet exceptional suppliers, review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC