Materials & Special Processes Engineer, Supply Chain; Falcon & Dragon

Overview

Materials & Special Processes Engineer, Supply Chain (Falcon & Dragon)

Location:

Hawthorne, CA

Space

X was founded with the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the goal of enabling human life on Mars.

• Act as the technical point of contact for outsourced special processes and consumables such as paints, adhesives, and chemicals, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges
• Review issues on assigned parts and resolve to the root cause, implementing changes at the supplier, Space
  
  X, or both, driving further actions to closure, and re-sourcing to new suppliers where appropriate
• Create and disposition issue tickets, working with engineering counterparts to implement required re-work, repair, or use-as-is disposition
• Become thoroughly familiar with assigned parts and the processes that make up the overall assembly, serving as the primary point of contact for supply chain related defects
• Work with procurement to identify exceptional suppliers and vet them for quality and ability to meet aggressive takt times
• Conduct design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure parts are manufacturable at early stages, preferably prior to sourcing
• Own the new product introduction (NPI) process at a supplier for new parts, drawing changes, or when re-sourcing existing parts to a new supplier
• Drive the production part approval process (PPAP) program to ensure stable supply, reduce inspection oversight, and improve delivery time
• Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and courage
• Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously improving the supply base
• Lead containment activities on assigned parts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to define scope and resolve issues

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role (including school projects, clubs, or internships)
• Experience in special processes such as thin film coatings, thermal spray coatings, chemical processing, plating, thermal protection systems and/or similar products/processes

• Experience with consumables such as paints, adhesives, seals/o-rings and other chemicals used in aerospace applications
• Familiarity with laboratory testing related to consumables or special processes
• Experience with interpreting engineering drawings and models; GD&T, etc.
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, first article inspection, etc.)
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Lean, Six Sigma
• Disciplined approach to problem solving (8D)
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel; ability to write reports
• Proficient in SQL
• Knowledge of lean concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to liaise cross-functionally and present to teams and management

• Must be able to travel up to 60-85% of work time, including international travel
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet milestones
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite; remote work is not accommodated
• Valid driver’s license mandatory

Pay range:

• Supply Chain Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $ per year
• Supply Chain Engineer/Level II: $ - $ per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of the total rewards package  may also be eligible for long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other benefits.

Vacation and holidays are included; sick leave is available for eligible exempt employees.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status.

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