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Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Starship)

Starbase, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Technical point of contact for rocket parts and assemblies, solving emergent manufacturing challenges at suppliers and enabling new product introduction for Starship.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain

Builds

Rocket components and assemblies for the Starship program

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing, propulsion/fluid systems, supply chain management

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Manufacturing engineering, new product development, design for manufacturing (DFM), supplier quality processes, root cause analysis, statistical techniques (DOE, Lean, Six Sigma), MRP/ERP systems, engineering drawings, GD&T, welding knowledge, sheet metal forming, machining operations

Preferred skills

Master's degree in engineering or business, propulsion/fluid systems understanding, stainless steel manufacturing experience, 8D problem solving, PPAP elements, containment leadership

Technologies

MRP/ERP systems, MS Office, Excel

Responsibilities

Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, own new product introduction of new assemblies, conduct DFM reviews, work with procurement to find and vet suppliers, create and develop specifications, scope out new forming/cutting/inspection technologies, review and solve issues on assigned parts, create and disposition issue tickets, lead containment activities

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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