RECEIVING INSPECTOR (STARLINK) - NIGHT SHIFT

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements through eCerts or physical copies
• Complete receiving transactions of incoming product per established procedures
• Approve or reject items and documents based on inspection results as required
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies, documentation issues, and packaging damage
• Use electronic MRP system to document issues and route parts and components to proper departments
• Resolve nonconformance and documentation issues, support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, and participate in continual improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Communicate and resolve roadblocks timely and accurately to ensure delivery and on-time receipt status

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with AS9100 Quality Management System standard
• Experience with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometer
• Quality inspection experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronics field
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5
• Experience with GD&T and use of metrology tools and gauges
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, such as FIFO, 5S, material flow
• Experience with Microsoft Office platform

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work the following hours:
  • 3rd shift: Monday to Friday from 10:30pm to 7:00am (eligible for 15% shift differential)
• Ability to lift 25 lbs., unassisted
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are general duties of the job
• Willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

SOURCING MANAGER, MECHANICAL (STARLINK)

The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As a Sourcing Manager in Bastrop, you will support the mechanical commodities used to manufacture the Starlink User Terminals and Ground Stations in one of the most vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in existence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the solar and battery space, supplementing the Starlink user terminals and ground stations
• Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate to management when necessary
• Train and mentor, working to ensure that the team is continuously improving
• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development 
• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables
• Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk; manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets
• Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of the categories managed
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
• Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control
  • Master production scheduling
  • Capital equipment sourcing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers
• Experience with sourcing from a global supply base, and familiarity interfacing in-person with suppliers around the world 
• Experience within the solar and/or battery field
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Must be able to work flexible and extended hours and on weekends as needed
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite

SOURCING MANAGER (STARLINK AVIATION)

The Starlink Aviation team is developing in flight connectivity solutions for aircraft that connect to the Starlink constellation and provide an amazing customer experience in flight. As a Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain for Starlink products across a variety of airframes and enterprise platforms. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, our team is managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. This position requires the ability to work with strategy, planning, engineering, finance, and legal teams, as well as third-parties such as partners and suppliers. The role demands strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record sourcing high-mix medium volume custom parts and assemblies, developing and executing strategy, negotiating agreements and statements of work, defining internal process flows and improving efficiency, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be key to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements.
• Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan
• Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products and implement the strategy across the product lifecycle from development, qualification, and first article runs through stable production
• Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations and ensure delivery, including expediting as necessary and reacting quickly to demand changes
• Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure demand signal accuracy and acceptable line of balance with supply
• Drive culture and projects to align with Supplier Scorecard and leading indicators, such as PO acknowledgement, on time delivery, promise data usage, compliance, etc.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends.
• Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and executing a documented supplier management playbook
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally drive cross-functional teams to achieve the best outcome for SpaceX
• Understand the technical aspects of the manufacturing process and compliance landscape to identify opportunities and implement optimizations for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities, both internally and externally
• Communicate overall status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders in a timely manner without error. Resolve invoice issues and ensure on time payment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control
  • Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of technical procurement experience in electronics or mechanical commodities, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Experience working with both international and US domestic suppliers
• Established relationships and familiarity working with aircraft component vendors.
• Knowledge of raw material, machining, fabrication, PCBA, harnessing, or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Familiar with AS9100 and FAA requirements. Experience working in a highly regulated environment
• Experience in product development (EVT), new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
• Material management and CTB (Clear to Build) proficiency
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing should cost models, and negotiating
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems with risk based decision making
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest level of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
    
Pay range:    
Sourcing Manager: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00/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.

• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensure a successful project execution cycle
• Develop and execute equipment & services procurement strategies with focus on construction projects
• Perform market analysis to determine should costs and achieve the best purchasing deals for equipment and services for diverse projects
• Create and negotiate contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
• Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management team decision making
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring clear communication, adherence to contracts, and resolution of any performance or delivery issues
• Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates
• Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories
• Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
• Lead and execute request for proposals to fulfill requirements for defined categories or internal assigned areas
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
• Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Master production scheduling
  • Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations
• Construction project management experience and/or construction cost estimate experience
• Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience
• Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management
• Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
• Extensive project management and organizational skills
• Experience managing large scale industrial and commercial construction projects
• Strong contract negotiation and document management skills
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 20% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite    

GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, MECHANICAL (STARLINK PRODUCT)

The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As a Global Supply Manager in Bastrop, you will support the Mechanical Commodities used to manufacture the Starlink User Terminals and Ground Stations in one of the most vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in existence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the solar and battery space, supplementing the Starlink user terminals and ground stations
• Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate to management when necessary
• Train and mentor, working to ensure that the team is continuously improving
• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development 
• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables
• Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk; manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets
• Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of the categories managed
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
• Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:

• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling
• Capital equipment sourcing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers
• Experience with sourcing from a global supply base, and familiarity interfacing in-person with suppliers around the world
• Experience within the solar and/or battery field
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Must be able to work flexible and extended hours and on weekends as needed
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite

SOURCING MANAGER, CONTRACT MANUFACTURING (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Sourcing Manager, you will be part of an agile, yet robust, supply chain team that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, and logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain plays a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and contribute to making us a multi-planetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply per demand
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings
• Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of project, and negotiate with contract manufacturer on optimizing capex investment and utilization
• Manage the supply base by implementing a precise forecast model and clear-to-build model, including the tier 2~3 supply base of the contract manufacturer
• Oversee contract manufacturer’s day-to-day operations including capacity bring-up, equipment readiness, and material readiness to ensure new product development schedule is on track
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery with materials requirement planning (MRP) to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
• Oversee contract manufacturer’s procuring components while managing supply shortage and liability risks
• Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier operation, total cost effectiveness, service levels, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
• Develop supplier scorecards to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators and report findings to leadership
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to best understand their needs and consult with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reduction of those quality issues
• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance
• Consult and advise sales and planners on strategic planning, and work with contract manufacturers on developing/expanding capacity to ensure operational success in tactical procurement execution
• Coordinate and drive alignment between SpaceX future designs and preferred supplier technology road maps
• Build genuine relationships both internally, externally, and within cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function OR 9+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function
• 1+ years procurement experience in high volume contract manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of consumer electronic manufacturing supply chain, capex planning, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in managing product development, new product introduction (NPI), and mass production (MP) processes
• Experience working with contract manufacturers
• Broad technical knowledge in mechanicals, SMT, and assembly process
• Experience sourcing from a global supply base and managing sourcing phases from market research, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations, and supplier onboarding
• Proven success working on cross-functional, new product introduction projects, cost models, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel up to 40%
• Willingness to communicate outside of work hours
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

SENIOR GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER (STARLINK AVIATION)

The Starlink Aviation team is developing in flight connectivity solutions for aircraft that connect to the Starlink constellation and provide an amazing customer experience in flight. As a Sr. Global Supply Manager, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain for Starlink products across a variety of airframes and enterprise platforms. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, our team is managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. This position requires the ability to work with strategy, planning, engineering, finance, and legal teams, as well as third-parties such as partners and suppliers. The role demands strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record sourcing high-mix medium volume custom parts and assemblies, developing and executing strategy, negotiating agreements and statements of work, defining internal process flows and improving efficiency, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be key to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements.
• Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan
• Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products and implement the strategy across the product lifecycle from development, qualification, and first article runs through stable production
• Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations and ensure delivery, including expediting as necessary and reacting quickly to demand changes
• Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure demand signal accuracy and acceptable line of balance with supply
• Drive culture and projects to align with Supplier Scorecard and leading indicators, such as PO acknowledgement, on time delivery, promise data usage, compliance, etc.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends.
• Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and executing a documented supplier management playbook
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally drive cross-functional teams to achieve the best outcome for SpaceX
• Understand the technical aspects of the manufacturing process and compliance landscape to identify opportunities and implement optimizations for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities, both internally and externally
• Communicate overall status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders in a timely manner without error. Resolve invoice issues and ensure on time payment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 15+ years of experience working in one or more of the following::
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control
  • Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 9+ years of technical procurement experience in electronics or mechanical commodities, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Experience working with both international and US domestic suppliers
• Established relationships and familiarity working with aircraft component vendors.
• Knowledge of raw material, machining, fabrication, PCBA, harnessing, or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Familiar with AS9100 and FAA requirements. Experience working in a highly regulated environment
• Experience in product development (EVT), new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
• Material management and CTB (Clear to Build) proficiency
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing should cost models, and negotiating
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems with risk based decision making
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest level of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
    
Pay range:    
Senior Global Supply Manager: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00/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.

GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE (STARLINK)

The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in our operations. This role will be part of the Starlink supply chain team and will be based out of Bastrop, TX. This position is responsible for end-to-end management of global suppliers providing critical components and capital equipment for power generation hardware. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, mitigate risks, optimize costs, and ensure on-time delivery to support high-volume production ramps for the Starlink program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories (Energy, Gas, and Water) to reduce risk and meet internal demand
• Establish and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships
• Design strategic sourcing models to optimize the value of products and services, aligning with business unit requirements while delivering continuous cost reductions in controllable expenditures
• Present confidently to company executives and key decision makers on high-stakes negotiations
• Communicate, manage, and drive compliance for sourcing strategies
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates
• Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and evaluate performance across critical metrics: business outcomes, cost savings, quality, and delivery timeliness
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
• Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
• Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations
• Interpret complex contract interrelationships while leveraging creativity and rigorous business logic to effectively apply terms to evolving business requirements
• Maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations
• Identify and drive year over year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste within our operations
• Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories
• Design and execute comprehensive programs to build, enhance, manage, and monitor the supply base, focusing on continuous improvement and KPI performance
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
• Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• 1+ years of experience working with large capital equipment procurement

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in power generation (turbines or generator sets)
• Experience sourcing air separation units (ASUs) to support liquid oxygen and nitrogen production
• Experience sourcing specialized vacuum-insulated pressure vessels (tanks)
• Experience sourcing power generation equipment (gas turbines)
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering BOMs
• Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
• Experience with technical procurement or manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity with a bias for action in a startup-like culture
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Holds self to the highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel up to 25% of work week as needed (including international travel)
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

SENIOR GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, SEMICONDUCTOR (STARLINK) 

SpaceX is the market leader in various product categories like human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, and satellite-based internet services. We are investing heavily in even more product categories with ambitious plans to dominate those markets as well. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is critical to these plans. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. SpaceX Supply Chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and to make humanity a multi-planetary species. This individual will support a major semiconductor manufacturing initiative through the management and execution of capital equipment purchases.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop/implement sourcing and cost management strategies; supporting capital purchases and production consumables
• Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization
• Use data analytics to identify and bring to fruition process-related opportunities 
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and ensure project timeline adherence while minimizing risk 
• Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capital plans, based on project timeline; including ownership of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the categories managed 
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories 
• Communicate regularly to leadership on topics including overall equipment status, schedules, risks, and mitigation actions; while responding quickly to changes in the overall goals, schedule, and/or architecture 
• Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely decision making 
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings 
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus 
• Source, onboard, and develop new suppliers to accommodate rapidly evolving business needs 
• Work with supply base to ensure support from vendors regarding setup, installation, repairs, and maintenance 
• Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for “purchase to pay” issues 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Advanced degree and 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 15+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: 
  • Engineering 
  • Purchasing 
  • Contract negotiation 
  • Material or production planning 
  • Operations or supply chain management 
  • Material cost control 
  • Master production scheduling 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations
• Experience with purchasing for more than one category 
• Extensive project management and organizational skills 
• Experience managing large scale capital projects 
• Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed 
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills 
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills 
• Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite 
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity 
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 25% travel may be required (including international travel)
• Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines 
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered 

OPERATIONS ENGINEER, SUPPLY CHAIN (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our 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 and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world. 

As an operations engineer within the Starlink program, you will analyze, develop, and implement tactical and strategic business processes for the supply chain group to create high-impact, efficient, economical solutions. Ideal team members are highly autonomous individuals who excel in flexible environments and bring clarity and informed decision-making to our leadership teams that drive the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, prioritize, and lead challenging projects to completion and take ownership for the success and sustainability of actions
• Create dashboards, models, and other types of reporting to enable strategic visibility and build a business case for improvement efforts
• Review and analyze gathered data to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and drive improvement for both supplier and internal processes
• Anticipate and identify operational challenges within the organization, lead problem formulation, determine root cause, and develop creative and effective solutions
• Contribute to a systems roadmap and work with broader application software team to support ERP tools development & supplier-facing portal enhancements
• Develop, standardize and continuously improve supply chain metrics
• Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously spearheading improvements in supply chain

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science 
• 1+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or software engineering
• 1+ years of experience with SQL or business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Grafana)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years using SQL, Python, and business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Tableau)
• Degree in industrial and systems engineering, operations or supply chain management
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements for the business.
• Proficient in identifying system enhancement opportunities, understanding end user requirements, and the ability to translate requirements into design requirements
• Understanding of business concepts relating to supply chain management (procurement, sourcing, material movement/logistics, supplier quality, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience managing simultaneous projects with tight deadlines and navigating ambiguous problem statements
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally, and externally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and related production principles
• Experience or education in management science and engineering, operations engineering, operations research, or industrial engineering
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, ambiguous, and fast paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• Up to 25% travel to other SpaceX locations
• This position requires being on site - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Operations Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Operations 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 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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER, GATEWAY AND SOLAR (STARLINK)

The Starlink Supply Chain team supports an elite group of engineers and supply chain professionals that establish and maintain the signals that enable the design, production, and launch, of the Starlink satellite constellation. Our team moves with efficiency. We are seeking out a supply chain planner that is eager to work on fast paced projects with immediate impact that are vital to SpaceX. SpaceX has the unique ability to influence suppliers towards improvements as we challenge the supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials (BOM) in material requirements planning (MRP) systems in preparation for satellite and subassembly rate production
• Establish and manage inventory level targets, review line of balances, align demand supply signals and allocations, maintain product master data, and develop expertise in SpaceX software, systems, and reporting tools
• Identify and mitigate risk to ensure continuity of supply chain by constructing and executing a supply plan that meets quality standards and production deadlines
• Develop an expertise in MRP and triage the signals and understand the matrix to apply your knowledge and educate the teams we support in the proper use of MRP and its benefit to the business
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material and eliminate/reduce quality issues
• Partner with internal stakeholders on implementing advanced supply chain strategies for risk mitigations, such as long-term purchases and strategic safety stock
• Proactively manage inventory and prevent stock outs while optimizing the utilization of SpaceX working capital
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to achieve mission success
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, government regulations, and laws
• Proactively update SpaceX leadership and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
• Analyze supply chain data and report on MRP health metrics and their relation to business goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following, or 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical knowledge in a commodity – for example, machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending and assembly, weldment assembly, or soft goods
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, cost modeling, and negotiation
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• SQL experience
• PowerBI experience
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite: Excel/Project and the ability to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Experience navigating multitier bill of materials (BOM) and work orders
• APICS certification
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel; up to 10% of work week travel may be required, including international
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite, remote work not considered

SENIOR SOURCING SPECIALIST, INSTALLER NETWORK (STARLINK)

Starlink is a revolutionary satellite constellation, delivering low-latency broadband internet around the world, bringing an unprecedented opportunity to significantly impact communities, businesses, and governments worldwide. The Starlink supply chain team is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist who has experience setting up and managing relationships with authorized installers in all regions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with vendors within the consumer electronics, telecommunications, or technology sectors, and building strategic channel partnerships. This role requires a deep understanding of the retail landscape across major electronics retailers, mass merchants, local agents, and potentially specialized regional chains.

Success will require systems thinking, creativity, and excellent communication skills to synthesize information that shapes future products and strategic direction. This is a special opportunity to work at the cutting edge of satellite technologies with a world class team focused on connecting the unconnected!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, assess, and establish partnerships with strategic authorized installers aligned with business needs
• Successfully negotiate and close partnership deals between SpaceX and installation partners
• Monitor and assess the service provided by partners and ensure compliance with company standards and customer expectations
• Ensure partner readiness for nationwide coverage
• Prepare and provide regular reports on customer concerns, weekly take rates, issues, and completed installations
• Identify opportunities for improving installation processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Provide comprehensive training and resources to partners for effective product installation
• Demonstrate effective ownership with installation partners by identifying and successfully communicating readiness levels, requirements, schedules, and risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, regulatory, business, planning etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline
• 3-5 years of experience with procurement/sourcing, supply chain, or omnichannel sales

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience with procurement/sourcing, supply chain, or omnichannel sales
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated success in driving partners to achieve growth
• Experience developing vendors or building sales channels in international markets with proven track record of successfully launching and scaling new products
• Independently motivated, with a demonstrated track record of project ownership
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in a professional setting
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Excel, SQL, and/or Power BI

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices and customer locations as needed; up to 25%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:       

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.

SOURCING MANAGER, CAPEX (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our 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 millions of 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 and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

This role will enable the production of our customer-facing products, while interfacing closely with key internal stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery. This individual will support capital and consumables purchases for the Starlink program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables
• Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk
• Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the categories managed
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
• Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture
• Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management team decision making
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
• Source and onboard new suppliers to serve dynamic program with rapidly evolving business needs
• Work with supply base to ensure support from vendors regarding setup, installation, repairs and maintenance
• Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for “purchase to pay” issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years experience with capital expenditure purchasing
• Experience with purchasing for more than one category
• Extensive project management and organizational skills
• Experience managing large scale capital projects
• Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite              

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
• Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
• Supported commodities include, but are not limited to, machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, and mechanical assemblies
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
• Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and managing vendor performance
• Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
• Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department
• Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations
• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or 9+ years engineering in lieu of a degree

• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, as well as, managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environments
• Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects
• Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL, and PowerBI
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
• Familiar with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, heat treatment, etc.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries
• History of self-learning & application of newly learned tools & techniques
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
• Ability to travel: up to 20-50% of work week
• Must be able to work onsite, remote work not considered

GLOBAL SOURCING MANAGER, CUSTOM SILICON AND SEMICONDUCTOR (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be part of an agile, yet robust, supply chain team that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, and logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain plays a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and contribute to making us a multi-planetary species

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends
• Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and executing on a documented supplier management playbook
• Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness and ensure that suppliers meets all critical measures of performance by consistently executing operating and control plans
• Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process
• Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
• Develop supplier scorecard to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators and report findings to leadership
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements
• Push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reduction of those quality issues
• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery with materials requirement planning (MRP) to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
• Consult and advise buyers and planners on strategies and tactics to ensure their success and development by providing high-level oversight and support to ensure operational success in tactical procurement execution
• Procure passive, active, and electro-mechanical components via material requirements planning (MRP)
• Keep up with industry and commodity market trends while developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with major component distributors and manufacturers
• Source, support, and drive alternate material and supplier qualification through engineering and quality teams
• Coordinate and drive alignment between SpaceX future designs and preferred supplier technology road maps

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function; or advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function; or 10+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 6+ years procurement experience in Custom Silicon and OSAT (Outsource and Semiconductor Assembly and Test) sourcing
• Strong understanding Silicon Foundry and OSAT manufacturing supply chain, global commodity market and pricing trend
• Experience in managing product development (EVT), new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP) processes
• Experience working with global foundry service vendors (advanced, RF/analog) or OSAT vendors
• Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g. OSAT manufacturing, processes, etc.)
• Experienced in sourcing from a global supply base and managing sourcing phases from market research, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations and supplier onboarding
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Willingness to communicate outside of work hours
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Global Sourcing Manager/: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Master production scheduling
• Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

The Business Operations Manager (Starlink) role sole is to enable human life on Mars and proliferate humanity’s freedom to communicate through profit improvement at SpaceX. The role combines data analytics with broader business planning, decision-making, and strategy, directly supporting SpaceX leadership. Business operations is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations and to lead cross-functional decision-making and implementation of the recommendations. Our team is lean and dynamic, supporting several subgroups: Supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and growth. We encourage scope increase and variation across subgroups for high performers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze key performance indicators, especially cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses and capital expenditures (includes developing business models and decision-making tools)
• Provide strategic insights and conclusions based on this analysis
• Guide planning and resource management (e.g., headcount, investment, etc.) for specific verticals within SpaceX, including development of business models
• Identify initiatives for improvement of SpaceX’s business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with SpaceX’s leadership
• Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of proposed business decisions (including actual performance) on SpaceX’s business health
• Manage investments/planning for Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering (e.g. return on investment analyses for new technology development, resource planning, marketing, etc.)
• Track, report, and proactively manage profit improvement (e.g. design proposals, supply chain initiatives, sales and marketing efforts) on existing products
• Support product development by establishing cost targets and guiding Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing decisions towards attainment of these targets (i.e. cost vs. performance tradeoffs)
• Evaluate major CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases on automation, manufacturing scope, insource vs. outsource choices, and location
• Lead manufacturing cost and sales revenue improvement for all products, including feedback on estimated manufacturing costs and revenue potential for future programs, identification of focus areas for cost and revenue improvement, and execution of identified initiatives
• Drive cost and revenue optimization in product development for existing and future products with a focus on establishment and attainment of cost and revenue targets

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or economics
• 4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of experience in Excel or programming
• Evidence of exceptional ability, especially within an ambiguous environment
• Ability to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Demonstrated success driving tangible impact/influencing within a broader organization
• Excellent analytical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, or similar data manipulation tools etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
• Extreme sense of urgency and ownership
• Bias toward action and automation
• Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different groups and teams
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require the travel between our sites
• Ability to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends as needed
• This role is onsite at our facility in Bastrop, TX, remote work not considered

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
• Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
• Supported commodities include, but are not limited to, machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, and mechanical assemblies
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
• Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and managing vendor performance
• Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
• Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department
• Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations
• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; OR 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, as well as, managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environments
• Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects
• Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL, and PowerBI
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
• Familiar with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, heat treatment, etc.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries
• History of self-learning & application of newly learned tools & techniques
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
• Ability to travel: up to 20-50% of work week
• Must be able to work onsite, remote work not considered

LEAD SUPPY CHAIN RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARLINK AVIATION)

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and decisive Lead Supply Chain Reliability Engineer to oversee a dynamic team focused on ensuring supplier compliance, driving quality improvements, and mitigating risks across the Starlink Aviation Supply Chain. This role leads both hourly inspectors performing documentation reviews, dimensional, and visual inspections, as well as engineers dedicated to upstream supplier quality initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, excels at rapid decision-making, and interfaces effectively with all organizational levels to uphold rigorous quality standards and risk-based decision making.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead and mentor a team of hourly inspectors and supplier quality engineers
• Foster a culture of accountability, ensuring the team drives suppliers to full awareness and compliance with all quality and drawing requirements while validating that requirements are clear, sensible, and effectively communicated
• Oversee the team's hands-on resolution of quality issues, including running containments, screening parts, closing issue tickets, executing engineering dispositions for all nonconforming product, issuing SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Request), and driving to closure with objective evidence
• Generate quality metric reports and analyze historical trends to identify patterns in defects and performance
• Leverage insights to initiate targeted improvement projects at suppliers aimed at reducing defects and enhancing overall quality 
• Update existing procedures or develop new ones to streamline inspections, audits, and quality processes 
• Conduct and prioritize supplier audits, including onboarding audits for new suppliers and surveillance audits for incumbent ones
• Travel to supplier sites as needed to assess compliance and capabilities  
• Identify, categorize, and mitigate supply chain risks proactively, ensuring robust strategies when issues arise
• Fully own preventive and corrective actions. Able to quickly make risk-based decisions
• Communicate quality trends and data-driven recommendations to Supplier Development Engineers to influence design changes for improved design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for inspectability (DFI)
• Apply root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys) and methodologies like Six Sigma to drive systemic quality enhancements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing engineering
• 1+ year of professional experience leading people or projects

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading teams of engineers, specialists, and/or inspectors 
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Expertise in root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, or 8D
• Experience leading supplier audits (onboarding and surveillance).
• Familiarity with aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, PowerBI, SQL) and quality management systems
• Extreme attention to detail with a track record of making quick, effective decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong ability to interface and influence at all organizational levels, from shop floor technicians to executive leadership
• Proficiency in risk identification, categorization, and mitigation
• Experience with quality metrics reporting, trend analysis, and project initiation for supplier improvements
• Hands-on experience with tactical quality execution (e.g., containments, part screening, material returns)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Lead Supply Chain Reliability Engineer: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year    
    
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 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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK GATEWAYS)

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. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven 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 flow of Satellites and Gateways. 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. With integration taking place in-house, supplier development engineers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in the Starlink satellite and ground station systems
• Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or 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 customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and production phases
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers
• Define product technical requirements, and ensure supplier compliance with these requirements
• Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
• Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities in manufacturing and metrology
• Identify and drive product & process improvements to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time
• Effectively manage mission-critical supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliers
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in one of the following: supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, design engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
• Proven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs, and influencing engineering customers to drive results
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) principles and applications
• Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques for measuring and characterizing mechanical parts
• 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

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 

SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST (STARLINK AVIATION)

The Starlink Aviation team is developing in flight connectivity solutions for aircraft that connect to the Starlink constellation and provide an amazing customer experience in flight. As a Sr. Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain for Starlink products across a variety of airframes and enterprise platforms. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, our team is managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. This position requires the ability to work with strategy, planning, engineering, finance, and legal teams, as well as third-parties such as partners and suppliers. The role demands strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record sourcing high-mix medium volume custom parts and assemblies, developing and executing strategy, negotiating agreements and statements of work, defining internal process flows and improving efficiency, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be key to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements. Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan. Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products, implement the strategy across the product lifecycle from development, qualification, first article runs through stable production
• Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations and ensure delivery, including expediting as necessary and reacting quickly to demand changes
• Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure demand signal accuracy and acceptable line of balance with supply
• Drive culture and projects to align with Supplier Scorecard and leading indicators, such as PO acknowledgement, on time delivery, promise data usage, compliance, etc.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends. Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and executing a documented supplier management playbook
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally drive cross-functional teams to achieve the best outcome for SpaceX
• Understand the technical aspects of the manufacturing process and compliance landscape to identify opportunities and implement optimizations for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities, both internally and externally
• Communicate overall status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders in a timely manner without error. Resolve invoice issues and ensure on time payment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control
  • Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of technical procurement experience in electronics or mechanical commodities, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Experience working with both international and US domestic suppliers
• Established relationships and familiarity working with aircraft component vendors. Knowledge of raw material, machining, fabrication, PCBA, harnessing, or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Familiar with AS9100 and FAA requirements. Experience working in a highly regulated environment
• Experience in product development (EVT), new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
• Material management and CTB (Clear to Build) proficiency
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing should cost models, and negotiating
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems with risk based decision making
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest level of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
    
Pay range:    
Sr. Sourcing Specialist: $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.

GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, CONTRACT MANUFACTURING (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Global Supply Manager, you will be part of an agile, yet robust, supply chain team that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, and logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain plays a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and contribute to making us a multi-planetary species

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply per demand
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings
• Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of project, and negotiate with contract manufacturer on optimizing capex investment and utilization
• Manage the supply base by implementing a precise forecast model and clear-to-build model, including the tier 2~3 supply base of the contract manufacturer
• Oversee contract manufacturer’s day-to-day operations including capacity bring-up, equipment readiness, and material readiness to ensure new product development schedule is on track
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery with materials requirement planning (MRP) to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
• Oversee contract manufacturer’s procuring components while managing supply shortage and liability risks
• Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier operation, total cost effectiveness, service levels, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
• Develop supplier scorecards to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators and report findings to leadership
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to best understand their needs and consult with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reduction of those quality issues
• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance
• Consult and advise sales and planners on strategic planning, and work with contract manufacturers on developing/expanding capacity to ensure operational success in tactical procurement execution
• Coordinate and drive alignment between SpaceX future designs and preferred supplier technology road maps
• Build genuine relationships both internally, externally, and within cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function OR 10+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function
• 2+ years procurement experience in a high volume contract manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of consumer electronic manufacturing supply chain, capex planning, and commercial negotiations
• Experience in managing product development, new product introduction (NPI), and mass production (MP) processes
• Experience working with contract manufacturers
• Broad technical knowledge in mechanicals, SMT, and assembly process
• Experience sourcing from a global supply base and managing sourcing phases from market research, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations, and supplier onboarding
• Proven success working on cross-functional and new product introduction projects, cost models, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel up to 40%
• Willingness to communicate outside of work hours
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered