Supply Chain Reliability Engineer
Core
Ensuring supply chain reliability for spacecraft and launch vehicle manufacturing by managing supplier quality, reducing non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain reliability engineer
Builds
Reliable supply chains for Falcon spacecraft and launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Quality engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing process knowledge, Quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9000, Nadcap), Project leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Risk reduction, Process improvement
Preferred skills
SQL, Software development, Project management, Process flow mapping, Material planning systems, Warehouse management systems, Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root cause analysis, APQP, PFMEA, Control plans, 8D problem solving, High volume manufacturing experience, Supplier quality processes
Technologies
SQL, Material planning systems, Warehouse management systems
Responsibilities
Identify and own reliability-focused improvement projects to meet supply chain reliability goals; Analyze trends in supply chain reliability data to drive supplier performance improvements and reduce non-conformances; Interface with Supply Chain, Production, Inspection, Shipping/Receiving, and Engineering teams to develop quality signals and processes; Maintain quality processes for identification, segregation, control, and disposition of nonconforming materials; Identify opportunities for risk reduction and design/process complexity removal; Lead groups in creating and refining solutions to reliability problems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC