Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach with focus on mechanical domain
• Experience with taking products from concept and development into high-volume production
• Experience with manufacturing processes like casting, injection molding, stamping, extrusion, lamination, die cutting, etc.
• Research and identify new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finish options
• Develop part qualification criteria, collaborate on functional and reliability requirements, and drive system-level optimization for high-volume production
• Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to develop supplier production processes for high-rate, high-yield, and reliable parts
• Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause to improve manufacturing yields
• Review DFM from the supplier, including process flow, in-line metrology, inspection mechanism, and engineering analysis
• Direct the supplier process modifications while ultimately responsible for approving first article inspection (FAI) reports, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports
• Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of mechanical parts, assembly, metrology, and sub-system design intent
• Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on NPI lifecycle, production phases, and program requirement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• +1 years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis, hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques for measuring and characterizing mechanical parts (CMM, OMM, etc.)
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) principles and applications
• Proficient in 3D CAD and product lifecycle management, preferably Siemens NX
• Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment including motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel: Up to 50% work week travel may be required
• Valid driver's license

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Company Information

• SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
• Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.