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SR. SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - Starlink & User Terminals

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical management of custom part suppliers for Avionics including PCB and EEE
• Collaborate with sourcing team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies
• Develop and maintain supplier audit system to meet product and business requirements
• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality system to provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods and technologies.
• Lead Operations interface with other NPI support functions such as Procurement, Design Engineering, Reliability, and Supplier Quality
• Support the design team via participation in design reviews, DFM, DFx, and FMEAs
• Implement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP)
• Support prototype, pilot, and mass production activities at domestic and international vendors 
• Analyze supplier quality & delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes
• Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
• Manage supplier improvement plans
• Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a quality system, or other technical support as required
• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited university
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or engineering
• Experience with PCB fabrication and/or SMT (surface mount technology) assembly of PCBAs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or materials science engineering
• Advanced degree in business or engineering
• 2+ years of experience in high volume consumer products
• Experience in medium to high volume, high-complexity products and NPI
• Familiarity in APQP tools such as: process map, PFMEA, MSA, DOE, SPC, and Control Plans
• Knowledge of PPAP and FAIR
• Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and report writing
• Familiarity with MiniTab or JMP and knowledge of statistics to support volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of lean concepts or Sig Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others (strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross functionally, internally and externally, make presentations to team members and management)
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work long hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel - up to 60-75% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Valid driver’s license

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.