Supplier Development Engineer (Materials Engineering)
Core
Enable suppliers to manufacture premium quality rocket components and assemblies for the Starship program using advanced fabrication processes.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Materials Engineering)
Builds
Rocket components and assemblies for the Starship program
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Systems / Manufacturing Engineering
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 selection and vetting, Process qualification (PPAP, PFMEA), Root cause analysis, Statistical techniques (DOE, Six Sigma), Quality systems (ISO 9000, AS9100), MRP/ERP systems, Problem solving (8D), Technical report writing
Preferred skills
Propulsion/fluid systems knowledge, Sheet metal forming and cutting, Machining operations, Welding (TIG, MIG, orbital), Engineering drawings and GD&T, Stainless steel manufacturing, Containment leadership, Cross-functional influence
Technologies
MS Office, Excel, MRP/ERP systems, AS9100, ISO 9000, NADCAP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan
Responsibilities
Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, Own new product introduction of assemblies at suppliers, Conduct DFM reviews, Vet and find exceptional suppliers, Scope out new forming and inspection technologies, Review and solve issues to root cause, Create and disposition issue tickets, Lead containment activities on assigned parts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC