SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Starship)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Starship) SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. This position supports the Starship program and requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities in manufacturing and supplier enablement for success. This is a highly technical position requiring practical experience in manufacturing engineering and new product development through stabilized production for fabrication processes used in rockets and rocket engines. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of propulsion/fluid system component fabrication including extrusion, draw forming, welded and seamless tubing, cutting, and assembly, and the ability to tackle new challenges to enable our mission to Mars. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies of the rocket, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges. Own the new product introduction of new rocket assemblies, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying suppliers, and developing a reliable ramp-to-rate process. Act as process owner for new parts, drawing changes, or re-sourcing to a new supplier. Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable early. Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify exceptional suppliers capable of meeting takt times. Create and develop specifications to flow down quality and manufacturing requirements to the supply base. Scope out new forming, cutting, and inspection technologies and suppliers to improve rate, quality, and efficiency. Review issues on assigned parts, solve to root cause, implement changes at the supplier or SpaceX, and re-source when appropriate. Create and disposition issue tickets with engineering counterparts for re-work, repair, or disposition as-is. Become the primary point of contact for supply chain defects on assigned parts and processes. Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and the courage to push the technical envelope. Lead containment activities on assigned parts with cross-functional teammates. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of experience with manufacturing and/or inspection of mechanical products in a production environment PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Fundamental understanding of propulsion/fluid systems and related manufacturing processes (materials, draw forming, extrusions, tubing, bending, welding, testing, forming/assembly). Fundamental understanding of sheet metal forming and assembly processes (stretch forming, stamping, spin forming, roll forming, roll bending, press brake, hydroforming, tube forming/bending) for stainless and carbon steels. Experience with machining and ancillary operations (milling, turning, tube cutting). Experience with engineering drawings, modeling, GD&T, etc. General familiarity with welding (TIG, MIG, orbital tube welding) of stainless and carbon steels is a plus. Knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, first article inspection, etc.). Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (DOE, Lean, Six Sigma). Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100) and MRP/ERP systems. Disciplined problem solving (8D). Proficiency in MS Office and Excel; ability to write reports. Experience sharing information and influencing across organizational lines; knowledge of PPAP and related elements (PFD, PFMEA, control plan, process capability). Experience leading containments of discrepant product. Experience in manufacturing with different grades of stainless steel. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends when needed. Ability to travel up to 35-50% of the work week. Compliance with ITAR and export regulations; eligible to work in the United States per ITAR requirements. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Starship) SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. This position supports the Starship program and requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities in manufacturing and supplier enablement for success. This is a highly technical position requiring practical experience in manufacturing engineering and new product development through stabilized production for fabrication processes used in rockets and rocket engines. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of propulsion/fluid system component fabrication including extrusion, draw forming, welded and seamless tubing, cutting, and assembly, and the ability to tackle new challenges to enable our mission to Mars. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies of the rocket, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges. Own the new product introduction of new rocket assemblies, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying suppliers, and developing a reliable ramp-to-rate process. Act as process owner for new parts, drawing changes, or re-sourcing to a new supplier. Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable early. Collaborate with procurement to identify and qualify exceptional suppliers capable of meeting takt times. Create and develop specifications to flow down quality and manufacturing requirements to the supply base. Scope out new forming, cutting, and inspection technologies and suppliers to improve rate, quality, and efficiency. Review issues on assigned parts, solve to root cause, implement changes at the supplier or SpaceX, and re-source when appropriate. Create and disposition issue tickets with engineering counterparts for re-work, repair, or disposition as-is. Become the primary point of contact for supply chain defects on assigned parts and processes. Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and the courage to push the technical envelope. Lead containment activities on assigned parts with cross-functional teammates. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of experience with manufacturing and/or inspection of mechanical products in a production environment PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Fundamental understanding of propulsion/fluid systems and related manufacturing processes (materials, draw forming, extrusions, tubing, bending, welding, testing, forming/assembly). Fundamental understanding of sheet metal forming and assembly processes (stretch forming, stamping, spin forming, roll forming, roll bending, press brake, hydroforming, tube forming/bending) for stainless and carbon steels. Experience with machining and ancillary operations (milling, turning, tube cutting). Experience with engineering drawings, modeling, GD&T, etc. General familiarity with welding (TIG, MIG, orbital tube welding) of stainless and carbon steels is a plus. Knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, first article inspection, etc.). Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (DOE, Lean, Six Sigma). Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100) and MRP/ERP systems. Disciplined problem solving (8D). Proficiency in MS Office and Excel; ability to write reports. Experience sharing information and influencing across organizational lines; knowledge of PPAP and related elements (PFD, PFMEA, control plan, process capability). Experience leading containments of discrepant product. Experience in manufacturing with different grades of stainless steel. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends when needed. Ability to travel up to 35-50% of the work week. Compliance with ITAR and export regulations; eligible to work in the United States per ITAR requirements. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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