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Supply Chain Engineer, Flight Termination (Falcon)

SpaceX, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250


SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER, FLIGHT TERMINATION (FALCON)

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. The supply chain engineering team is responsible to solve technical and operational problems, ultimately enabling the delivery of perfect parts on time to the production of our revolutionary spacecraft and launch vehicles.

We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. In this role, you would identify gaps and opportunities around design for manufacturability, supplier selection, supplier corrective and preventive actions, and you would design and implement improvements that can be deployed across the SpaceX enterprise. You would be aligned closely with production and avionics engineering, build an extensive network with the design engineering, build reliability, production, and supply chain management organizations and be the key enabler for our suppliers' success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as the technical point of contact for our suppliers, building strong relationships and implementing improvement initiatives across tooling, build processes, quality processes, automation and driving operational improvementsDevelop strong working relationships with the SpaceX engineering, integration and production teams to ensure all company objectives can be metContribute to design reviews, acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, and supplier capabilities assessmentsCollaborate with sourcing team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competenciesAnalyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causesReview and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems to provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods and technologiesRecommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunitiesFunction as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and our suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical supportBe the primary point of contact for avionics engineering on non-conforming product; performing failure investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actionsManage supplier improvement plans

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline2+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing or engineeringExperience in one or more of the following:Ordinance fabricationLoading and forming of energetic powders, slurries, handling and safety considerationsGD&T, dimensional inspection, non-destructive evaluation techniques, and interpretation of x-rays and N-rayEnvironmental testing including thermal and mechanical dynamics like shock and vibrationSpecial processes such as swaging, welding (electron beam, laser, resistance), application of adhesives, soldering, heat treatment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in engineering or businessExperience defining acceptance criteria, quality requirements, and logistical/packaging considerations and solutions for ordnance products.Experience containing/quarantining nonconforming product in a dynamic, fast-paced production environmentGeneral familiarity with ordnance industry and products that are related to flight termination systemsKnowledge of ATF and DOD regulations and ordnance certification processesKnowledge of supplier quality processes: production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reportsSPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capabilityDisciplined approach to problem solvingExperience with MRP or ERP systemsExperience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industriesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work long hours and some nights and weekends when neededAbility to travel - up to 60-75% work week travel may be required, including international travelValid driver's license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:Supply Chain Engineer / Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per yearSupply Chain Engineer / Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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