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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. SR. SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (STARLINK) SpaceX Starlink demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality hardware, with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes and cost targets. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable supply chain success. This position requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities. The candidate must demonstrate a strong bias for action, the ability to manage through ambiguous scenarios, and the desire and capability to take on the toughest challenges facing supply chain. This is a highly technical position that requires previous experience with manufacturing processes (machining, forming, molding, casting), quality systems (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, root cause analysis), and engineering fundamentals (mechanical design, material properties, GD&T, design for manufacturability). In addition to these technical responsibilities, the candidate will also be responsible for building and managing a mission-critical supply chain that enables Starlink production and launch rates, to achieve our mission of bringing high speed broadband internet to underserved areas of the world. 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 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 assure supplier compliance to these requirements Implement and monitor 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 supplier 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 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 engineering 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or process engineering role, or internship experience in engineering PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in engineering or business/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.