Sr. Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Technical focal point for Launch site supply chain, solving high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges for Starship, Dragon, and Falcon programs to enable human life on Mars.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Launch Site)
Builds
Machined components and assemblies for rockets and rocket engines
Domain
Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing
Required skills
Process engineering, New product development, Machining and assembly of metallic components, Root cause analysis, Design for manufacturing (DFM), Production part approval process (PPAP), Supplier quality management, Statistical techniques (DOE, Lean, Six Sigma), Quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP), Problem-solving (8D, A3), SQL, Power BI
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, Vendor design-engineered systems (pumps, valves, actuators), GD&T, MRP/ERP systems
Technologies
SQL, Power BI, MRP/ERP
Responsibilities
Act as technical point of contact for assigned parts/systems, Lead containment activities to mitigate risk, Drive resolution at suppliers for critical path components, Review issues and implement changes, Create and disposition issue tickets, Work with procurement to find and vet exceptional suppliers, Conduct DFM reviews, Own NPI process at suppliers, Drive PPAP program
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
