Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink)

The role

You will enable development and production flow of Starlink user terminals. You will work with internal engineering and manufacturing departments and directly with suppliers to execute supply chain strategies.

What you will do

• Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in Starlink user terminals
• Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain knowledge of design intent
• Support the procurement team to strategically source parts by reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements for NPI and production phases
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis
• Define product technical requirements and ensure supplier compliance
• Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and performance gaps
• Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities
• Identify and drive product and process improvements to lower cost and reduce risk

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, or design engineering
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Up to 50% work week travel may be required
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in and engineering discipline, business, or supply chain
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, or design engineering
• Proven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs, and influencing engineering customers
• 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

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Starlink team deploys a satellite constellation and broadband internet system.