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Supplier Development Engineer, Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $1–$1🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Enable suppliers to manufacture rocket components and assemblies for the Raptor program by solving manufacturing challenges and driving process improvements.

Role type

Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

Rocket components and assemblies for the Raptor engine

Domain

Aerospace / Rocket Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Manufacturing engineering, new product introduction, fabrication processes (machining, welding, forming), supplier quality management, root cause analysis, GD&T, statistical methods (Six Sigma, DOE), CAD/3D modeling

Preferred skills

Experience with sheet metal, composites, raw materials, supplier technical assessment, PPAP, APQP, FAI, ISO 9000/TS/AS9100, lean concepts, Minitab

Technologies

CAD software, Minitab, 3D modeling tools

Responsibilities

Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, own new product introduction of new parts, drive technical product improvements and drawing updates, review and solve issues to root cause, lead containment activities, work with procurement to vet suppliers, review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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