Global Supply Manager, Harness (Starlink)

The role

You will lead a sourcing team of 3 focused on the harness commodity. You will develop and manage the supply base for wire harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components to support Starlink.

What you will do

• Lead a sourcing team of 3 focused on the harness commodity
• Develop and manage the supply base for wire harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components
• Coordinate with sub-assembly teams to align schedules with satellite planning
• Partner with internal program teams, engineering and supply chain leadership for sourcing decisions
• Partner with engineering to drive on-time drawing releases and improve BOM communication
• Accelerate hand-carry, expedite, and RFI expedite processes
• Create and implement improved processes for connector and mechanical teams
• Collaborate with operations to develop automated Line of Balance tracking tools
• Work with key suppliers to develop sourcing and cost management strategies
• Provide weekly team status reporting and communicate program health to leadership

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master
• Or advanced degree and 4+ years of experience in one or more of the listed fields
• Or 10+ years of experience in one or more of the listed fields in lieu of a degree
• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours, up to 30% travel may be required, including international travel
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to have

• 3+ years of procurement experience in interconnects, wire harnesses, or connectors
• Experience managing a team is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated NPI (New Product Introduction) mindset with proven success in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
• Strong track record of implementing new processes and driving operational improvements in dynamic programs
• Technical knowledge of harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components; including BOM management, drawing releases, and expediting
• Experience working with rapidly changing BOMs and complex development programs
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to all levels of the organization
• 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

Before you apply

• 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, o

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company is leveraging experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation.