Manager, Supplier Development Engineering
Core
Lead Supplier Development Engineering for Starship pads, launch sites, and Falcon/Dragon flight hardware, ensuring reliability and scaling supply chains.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Development Engineering
Builds
Supply chain infrastructure for flight and non-flight hardware at launch sites and production areas
Domain
Aerospace, Supply Chain, Manufacturing
Required skills
Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material/production planning, Operations/supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling, Team leadership (3+ years)
Preferred skills
MRP systems, BOM management (TeamCenter), Sourcing medium-complexity machined components, SQL, Power BI, Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables/macros)
Technologies
TeamCenter, SQL, Power BI, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Partner with engineering and supply chain leadership to align design requirements and simplify processes; Set strategic/tactical goals for production and engineering expectations; Lead supply chain engineering teams against cost, quality, and delivery goals; Own execution from part leaving supplier to arrival at job site; Lead change management for timely part introduction; Identify insource/outsource options to protect rate; Build reporting systems for reliability progress; Resolve ambiguous issues and drive quick decisions; Champion cross-functional cost-reduction projects; Build and develop high-performing teams with weekly 1:1s and development plans.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership with program-level scope