SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, MECHANICAL METROLOGY (STARLINK)

Starlink User Terminal business is experiencing exponential growth across consumer, retail, enterprise, and mobility applications. This rapid expansion requires a highly resilient and scalable supply chain with world-class precision measurement capabilities for high-tolerance mechanical components. The role entails early engagement in supplier selection, equipment selection, and process engineering to set programs up for success in high-volume manufacturing by ensuring material and process corners are fully completed. The role also includes ownership to deliver on time, monitor field performance, react to issues, and feed lessons learned back to engineering teams for iterative improvement. 

We are seeking a Metrology Engineer with strong technical and leadership skills to drive supplier development, metrology strategy, and AI-enabled measurement systems for mechanical parts in high-volume production. The Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Metrology will be responsible for executing end-to-end supplier strategies focused on precision mechanical components and their associated metrology processes. This position will have significant technical and leadership influence across Starlink engineering, quality, and supply chain teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Own end-to-end supplier development for mechanical metrology and high-precision mechanical components within the Starlink User Terminal Bill of Materials, spanning strategic supplier selection, new product introduction (NPI), qualification, production ramp, and reactive quality support 
• Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment selection, and process engineering to properly set up high-volume manufacturing programs by ensuring material and process corners are fully characterized and completed 
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical metrology methods, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) implementation, datum scheme development and best practices, PC-DMIS programming, surface texture and surface technology standards, and measurement system analysis (MSA) while driving adoption of AI-powered metrology solutions 
• Design, develop, and qualify precision measurement fixtures, including fixture concept design, datum scheme optimization, repeatability studies, and qualification to ensure measurement system stability and accuracy 
• Assess supplier manufacturing and metrology capabilities, including capacity, process windows, gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) performance, uncertainty budgets, datum scheme robustness, and scalability for high-volume production of tight-tolerance mechanical parts 
• Indirectly manage internal metrology lab activities and technicians by setting technical direction, prioritizing work, and ensuring consistent execution of measurement standards and best practices 
• Implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions for metrology, including automated vision inspection, predictive analytics on measurement trends, anomaly detection, and intelligent data interpretation systems 
• Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspections (FAI), gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies, and production rate ramps to enable full-rate, high-volume manufacturing 
• Develop and execute robust qualification plans including dimensional validation, surface finish and texture analysis, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and optical measurement correlation, and environmental stability testing 
• Drive supplier performance improvement through Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, process audits, and systematic problem solving to deliver measurable gains in quality, cost, and delivery 
• Perform reactive quality engineering support, including rapid containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for measurement escapes, dimensional non-conformances, and field issues 
• Own on-time delivery of qualification and production ramp activities while continuously monitoring field performance, reacting quickly to issues, and feeding lessons learned from field data back to design and process engineering teams for iterative improvement 
• Ensure internal customers are highly satisfied by delivering not only precise measurement data but clear engineering inferences, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations derived from metrology results 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, metrology, industrial engineering, or a other engineering discipline 
• 1+ years of experience in mechanical metrology, precision manufacturing, or supplier development (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable) 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES: 

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical metrology, precision manufacturing, or supplier development
• Strong technical background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), dimensional metrology, measurement system analysis, and high-volume production environments 
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience indirectly managing labs, technicians, or cross-functional technical teams 
• Hands-on experience implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for metrology applications 
• Proficiency in PC-DMIS programming for coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and strong familiarity with Hexagon CMM and Optical Measurement Machine (OMM) hardware 
• Strong expertise in datum scheme development, GD&T best practices, measurement fixture design, and fixture qualification processes 
• Deep knowledge of mechanical metrology tools and methods including CMMs, optical scanners, surface profilometers, laser trackers, and automated inspection systems 
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Gage R&R specifically for precision mechanical components 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing capability and metrology capability assessments, including process window validation, uncertainty analysis, and process capability indices (Cp/Cpk) 
• Proven ability to translate raw metrology data into meaningful engineering insights and inferences that drive design and process decisions 
• Familiarity with relevant standards including ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), ISO 4287 / ISO 4288 (surface texture), ASME B46.1 (surface technology), ISO 17025, AS9100, and IPC standards 
• Strong problem-solving skills using structured root cause analysis methods and statistical tools such as Minitab, design of experiments (DOE), and Six Sigma 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics and data inferences into clear one-pagers, dashboards, and executive presentations 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered 
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally 
• Position may require extended working hours and occasional weekends to support production ramps and critical issue resolution
• Valid driver's license 

CMM PROGRAMMER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in rural or developing areas. SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain to support Starlink products. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality
• Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
• Set up Romer ARM or CMM to achieve the desired inspection
• Identify engineering and design GD&T issues and errors creating ambiguity in the manufacturing and inspection process
• Work with team to apply process improvement
• Work to identify improvement by building awareness to quality policies and procedures in support with goals
• Understand GD&T requirements as applied to the engineering drawing and drawing notes
• Spot interpretation issues as applied to dimensions written or evaluation to requirements
• Help others around them to exceed the expectations of their job

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of CMM inspection experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• CMM experience, including programming on multi-sensing CMMs (vision, laser, touch probe, etc.)
• Ability to assist with designing/developing quality gauging to improve efficiencies
• Understands and adheres to ISO 9001
• Able to read and understand all drawing criteria, GD&T, notes and tolerances.
• Experience with set-up of CMM or Romer Arm
• Knows when and what tool is required to complete the job at hand

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work 3rd shift. Approximate hours: 10:30pm-7am (includes a 15% shift differential on top of hourly rate)
• Able to lift 25lbs
• Able to perform repetitive movement, lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, crawl, maneuver in tight spaces, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
• Willingness to work overtime hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, MECHANICAL (STARLINK AVIATION)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

This is a technical position that requires practical experience with the materials, processes and parts used in mechanical assemblies for the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of these products with the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help enable our mission to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the technical point of contact, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manufacturing system by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges
• Own outsourced parts from cradle to grave by conducting design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure manufacturability, industrializing processes, implementing the production part approval process (PPAP), and ramping suppliers to meet required production rates
• Partner with procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers
• Validate supplier corrective actions to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
• Lead containment activities, working with cross-functional counterparts on scope, path forward, and ultimate resolution
• Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage
• Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously driving improvement in the supply base

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM discipline
• 1+ years of manufacturing, supply chain, or quality experience (collegiate extracurricular engineering projects such as lab projects, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly team, competitions, or internships qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to consistently make timely risk-based decisions in an ambiguous environment
• Master's degree in engineering or business
• Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
• Knowledge of quality processes - production part approval process (PPAP), advanced product quality planning (APQP), first article inspection reports (FAIR), metrology tools and concepts
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and demonstrated history of implementing new production lines and process improvements
• Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and management and to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, marine, aerospace, or automotive industries

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This role is based in Woodinville, WA and must be onsite. Remote work will not be considered
• Ability to travel up to 40%, possibly on short notice
• Valid Washington State driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:      

Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year          

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

PRECISION INSPECTOR (STARLINK AVIATION) 

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain to support Starlink Aviation. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete surface plate work/inspection of machined aerospace parts
• Inspect supplied product according to the applicable drawing and or work order specifications to verify that it conforms to all design requirements
• Perform complex inspections following standardized methods
• Complete in-process inspection, visual and/or dimensional inspection of precision machined parts
• Interact proactively with production to improve products and reduce defects
• Communicate and help resolve quality related issues
• Document non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes
• Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Work in a cross functional environment utilizing PC-DMIS programming skills as applied to DCC CMMs
• Create, maintain, and verify CMM programs used for the measurements of manufactured and supplied parts
• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in a machine shop
• 1+ years of experience with blueprint reading, shop math, and GD&T
• DCC (direct computer controlled) CMM with PC-DMIS software experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems
• Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to review drawings and identify improper callouts/datum structures, according to ASME Y14.5
• Thorough understanding of all layout inspection tools (surface plate, height gage, indicators, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, thread gages, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift 25lbs
• Able to perform repetitive movement, lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, crawl, maneuver in tight spaces, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
• Willingness to work overtime hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• This position is based in Woodinville, WA and requires being onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range: 

Precision Inspector (Starlink Aviation)/Level 1: $27.00 - $33.00/hour    
Precision Inspector (Starlink Aviation)/Level 2: $31.00 - $39.00/hour    
Precision Inspector (Starlink Aviation)/Level 3: $36.00 - $45.00/hour    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

SUPPLIER QUALITY SPECIALIST (STARLINK SUPPLY CHAIN RELIABILITY)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success.

The Starlink Supply Chain Reliability team is chartered with global quality surveillance of the supply base, reducing supply chain risk through external evaluations and internal risk reviews, leading failure investigations, and proactively driving source qualification activities.

This position supports the Supply Chain Reliability team by managing tactical supplier quality activities with operational rigor, providing high service levels to all stakeholders, and helping focus engineering resources on high-priority and proactive actions. This includes eliminating the impact of vendor-caused defects on SpaceX engineering and production through rapid defect containment, resolution, and corrective/preventive action.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve the issue ticket landscape as it pertains to our specific products
• Dissect the issue ticket landscape and identify specific actions to improve vendor performance
• Own the non-conformances that are found at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests), IQC (Incoming Quality Control), and production. Partner with the vendors to institute new processes or actions to reduce the number of issues and reduce supply chain risk
• Improve our existing quality management processes while working with vendors to improve their performance
• Manage our containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances, and find a path of resolution for the non-conformances that exist, carrying out any required disposition actions. In parallel, identify ways to enhance and update the variables surrounding these processes, to reduce the total issue ticket landscape
• Create improvements within SpaceX’s supply base to facilitate a more stable supply chain
• Provide technical support onsite at suppliers as appropriate to ensure part reliability
• Work closely with engineering, procurement and production teams to assure high-quality parts and services that meet all requirements
• Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic root causes
• Partner with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to eliminate recurring non-conformances and ensure part reliability, including supplier improvement plans
• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluation
• Provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods and technologies during supplier product lifecycle
• Execute supply chain non-conformance management processes, including SDR, MRB, return to vendor (RTV), supplier corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and Production Issue Ticket review
• Support containment actions associated with non-conforming product, including identification of scope, removal of impacted parts from production, management of all sorting activities, and coordination with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate flight risk and actions required to drive root cause analysis
• Cultivate network across SpaceX and build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce and ultimately eliminate impacts from vendor defects
• Assist the team in developing policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing or quality OR a bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain
• 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
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements
• Deep technical domain experience in one or more commodity types, such as machined, injection molded, or electronic parts
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standard
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Part or Supplier Approval Processes, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
• Direct experience interfacing with suppliers, corrective/ preventive action systems, supplier portals
• Experience in a supplier development capacity
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Proficiency with lean concepts and statistical and data analytics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may involve extended hours and weekend work when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be able to travel - up to 25% work week travel
• This position is based in Woodinville, WA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    

Supplier Quality Specialist /Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year    
Supplier Quality Specialist /Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER (STARLINK AVIATION)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. The Supply Chain Reliability team is chartered with global quality surveillance of the supply base, reducing supply chain risk through external evaluations and internal risk reviews, leading failure investigations, and proactively driving source qualification activities. This position supports the team by managing tactical supplier quality activities with operational rigor, providing high service levels to all stakeholders, and helping to focus engineering resources on high-priority and proactive actions by eliminating the impact of vendor-caused defects on SpaceX engineering and production through rapid defect containment, resolution, and corrective/ preventive action.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for hardware used in Starlink Aeroterminal products
• Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or sub-system design intent, and assure high quality parts and services that meet all requirements
• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluation
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
• Partner with vendors to institute new processes or actions to reduce issues and supply chain risk, while improving existing quality management processes
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
• Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base
• Improve the issue ticket landscape as it pertains to specific products, dissect it to identify actions to improve vendor performance, and own non-conformances found at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests), in IQC, and production
• Manage containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances, find paths to resolution, and enhance processes to reduce the total issue ticket landscape
• Create improvements within SpaceX’s supply base to facilitate a more stable supply chain
• Provide technical support onsite at suppliers as appropriate to ensure part reliability and provide feedback on manufacturing methods and technologies during supplier product lifecycle
• Partner with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to eliminate recurring non-conformances and ensure part reliability, including supplier improvement plans
• Execute supply chain non-conformance management processes, including SDR, MRB, return to vendor (RTV), supplier corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and Production Issue Ticket review
• Support containment actions associated with non-conforming product, including identification of scope, removal of impacted parts from Production locations, coordination with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate escape risk, and actions to drive root cause analysis
• Cultivate networks across SpaceX and build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impacts from vendor defects
• Assist in developing policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 1+ years of professional or internship experience in a quality, manufacturing, process, or supply chain engineering role 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 4+ years of professional or internship experience in a quality, manufacturing, process, or supply chain engineering role
• Proven track record of taking ownership of projects and influencing engineering customers to drive results
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Knowledge of lean, production, and supply chain concepts
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others; strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross-functionally, internally and externally, and make presentations to team members and management
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements
• Deep technical domain experience in one or more commodity types, such as machined, avionics, or composite parts
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standard
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Part or Supplier Approval Processes, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
• Direct experience interfacing with suppliers, corrective/preventive action systems, and supplier portals
• Experience in a supplier development capacity
• Proficiency in SQL, reviewing large data sets and statistical and data analytics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Valid driver’s license
• This position is based in Woodinville, WA and requires being onsite, remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Supply Chain Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Supply Chain Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven mechanical engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production. 

As a Product Development Engineer within the Supply Chain Reliability Organization, you will be responsible for managing the bring-up of new hardware programs that are developed in collaboration with contract manufacturers. You will drive the successful execution of new product development builds and enable a smooth transition to mass production, with a strong focus on schedule, quality, reliability, and supply chain robustness.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive the strategic execution of hardware programs, ensuring alignment with overall project goals, reliability objectives, and mass-production requirements
• Create and manage detailed project schedules, drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives, and perform critical path management to ensure key decision milestones are met across NPI, qualification, and production ramp phases
• Lead multi-functional communication between internal project teams and external vendors/contract manufacturers, facilitating alignment while holding teams accountable
• Provide timely issue resolution, proactively identify risks, and drive technical and supply-chain issues to closure by bringing together key partners for decision making
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication and alignment between internal teams (Product Design, Engineering, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Operations) and external contract manufacturers/OEM partners
• Provide strong leadership and support during prototype, engineering validation, and production builds, while ensuring timely delivery of components, proactive problem-solving, and definition of robust validation and reliability test plans
• Oversee the release process for parts, assemblies, and enclosures, ensuring timely and accurate releases while holding teams accountable for meeting release deadlines
• Provide clear project status and risk assessments to executive management, filtering and distilling relevant information for the right audience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years in a quality, reliability, supply chain, or engineering role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in high-volume consumer electronics hardware programs
• Experience in new product / project management, preferably in hardware development with contract manufacturers
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional communication between project teams and external vendors
• Flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
• Demonstrated creativity and critical thinking capabilities
• Strong experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), scaling hardware into mass production, and managing aggressive schedules
• Detailed knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing, and supply chain operations
• Background in engineering program management, supply chain quality, or contract manufacturer management
• Familiarity with product release systems, configuration management, and risk management tools
• Proven track record of independently driving complex projects through rapid development cycles while delivering high-quality, reliable products

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed
• Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones with global contract manufacturers and internal stakeholders
• Must be able to independently prioritize and manage multiple competing projects in a dynamic environment
• Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered 

SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. The Supply Chain Reliability team is chartered with global quality surveillance of the supply base, reducing supply chain risk through external evaluations and internal risk reviews, leading failure investigations, and proactively driving source qualification activities. This position supports the team by managing tactical supplier quality activities with operational rigor, providing high service levels to all stakeholders, and helping to focus engineering resources on high-priority and proactive actions by eliminating the impact of vendor-caused defects on SpaceX engineering and production through rapid defect containment, resolution, and corrective/ preventive action.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for hardware used in Starlink products
• Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or sub-system design intent, and assure high quality parts and services that meet all requirements
• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluation
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
• Partner with vendors to institute new processes or actions to reduce issues and supply chain risk, while improving existing quality management processes
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
• Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base
• Improve the issue ticket landscape as it pertains to specific products, dissect it to identify actions to improve vendor performance, and own non-conformances found at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests), in IQC, and production
• Manage containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances, find paths to resolution, and enhance processes to reduce the total issue ticket landscape
• Create improvements within SpaceX’s supply base to facilitate a more stable supply chain
• Provide technical support onsite at suppliers as appropriate to ensure part reliability and provide feedback on manufacturing methods and technologies during supplier product lifecycle
• Partner with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to eliminate recurring non-conformances and ensure part reliability, including supplier improvement plans
• Execute supply chain non-conformance management processes, including SDR, MRB, return to vendor (RTV), supplier corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and Production Issue Ticket review
• Support containment actions associated with non-conforming product, including identification of scope, removal of impacted parts from Production locations, coordination with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate escape risk, and actions to drive root cause analysis
• Cultivate networks across SpaceX and build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impacts from vendor defects
• Assist in developing policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 1+ years of professional or internship experience in a quality, manufacturing, process, or supply chain engineering role 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 4+ years of professional or internship experience in a quality, manufacturing, process, or supply chain engineering role
• Proven track record of taking ownership of projects and influencing engineering customers to drive results
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Knowledge of lean, production, and supply chain concepts
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others; strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross-functionally, internally and externally, and make presentations to team members and management
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements
• Deep technical domain experience in one or more commodity types, such as machined, avionics, or composite parts
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standard
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Part or Supplier Approval Processes, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
• Direct experience interfacing with suppliers, corrective/preventive action systems, and supplier portals
• Experience in a supplier development capacity
• Proficiency in SQL, reviewing large data sets and statistical and data analytics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Valid driver’s license
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite, remote work not considered

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, MECHANICAL (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven mechanical engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production. 

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production of Starlink products. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. 

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 
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage 

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 

SUPPLIER QUALITY SPECIALIST (STARLINK SUPPLY CHAIN RELIABILITY)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success.

The Starlink Supply Chain Reliability team is chartered with global quality surveillance of the supply base, reducing supply chain risk through external evaluations and internal risk reviews, leading failure investigations, and proactively driving source qualification activities.

This position supports the Supply Chain Reliability team by managing tactical supplier quality activities with operational rigor, providing high service levels to all stakeholders, and helping focus engineering resources on high-priority and proactive actions. This includes eliminating the impact of vendor-caused defects on SpaceX engineering and production through rapid defect containment, resolution, and corrective/preventive action.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve the issue ticket landscape as it pertains to our specific products
• Dissect the issue ticket landscape and identify specific actions to improve vendor performance
• Own the non-conformances that are found at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests), IQC (Incoming Quality Control), and production. Partner with the vendors to institute new processes or actions to reduce the number of issues and reduce supply chain risk
• Improve our existing quality management processes while working with vendors to improve their performance
• Manage our containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances, and find a path of resolution for the non-conformances that exist, carrying out any required disposition actions. In parallel, identify ways to enhance and update the variables surrounding these processes, to reduce the total issue ticket landscape
• Create improvements within SpaceX’s supply base to facilitate a more stable supply chain
• Provide technical support onsite at suppliers as appropriate to ensure part reliability
• Work closely with engineering, procurement and production teams to assure high quality parts and services that meet all requirements
• Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic root causes
• Partner with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to eliminate recurring non-conformances and ensure part reliability, including supplier improvement plans
• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluation
• Provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods and technologies during supplier product lifecycle
• Execute supply chain non-conformance management processes, including SDR, MRB, return to vendor (RTV), supplier corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and Production Issue Ticket review
• Support containment actions associated with non-conforming product, including identification of scope, removal of impacted parts from production, management of all sorting activities, and coordination with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate flight risk and actions required to drive root cause analysis
• Cultivate network across SpaceX and build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce and ultimately eliminate impacts from vendor defects
• Assist the team in developing policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing or quality OR a bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain
• 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
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements
• Deep technical domain experience in one or more commodity types, such as machined, injection molded, or electronic parts
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standard
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Part or Supplier Approval Processes, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
• Direct experience interfacing with suppliers, corrective/ preventive action systems, supplier portals
• Experience in a supplier development capacity
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Proficiency with lean concepts and statistical and data analytics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may involve extended hours and weekend work when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be able to travel - up to 25% work week travel
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered