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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nSUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING (RAPTOR)\nSpaceX demands a new type of supply chain as we drive towards humanity on Mars. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position will support our Raptor program and requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.\nThis is a highly technical position that requires practical experience in manufacturing engineering and new product development through stabilized production for an array of fabrication processes (components and assemblies) used in rockets and rocket engines. The ideal candidate will have a broad and thorough understanding of component fabrication methodologies including machining, finishing, forming, welding, inspections, and other associated processes. This candidate must have the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help enable our mission to Mars.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nServe as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies of the rocket, solving emergent challenges at suppliers, and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges\nOwn the new product introduction of new parts and assemblies on the rocket, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying and reviewing suppliers, and developing a reliable process for ramping to rate for parts that are new, undergoing drawing changes, or undergoing re-sourcing at a new supplier\nDrive technical product improvements and related engineering drawing updates to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities as well as improve manufacturability, manufacturing lead times, and cost\nReview issues on assigned parts and solve to the root cause, implementing changes at the supplier, at SpaceX or both, as appropriate, drive further actions to closure, and re-source to new suppliers where appropriate\nCreate and disposition issue tickets where needed, working with engineering counterparts to implement, but not limited to, required re-work, repair or use as-is disposition\nLead containment activities on assigned parts, working with cross-functional counterparts to agree on scope, path forward and ultimate resolution\nWork with procurement to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and ability to meet our aggressive takt times\nReview and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, providing feedback as appropriate and manage supplier improvements\nDemonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage to push the technical envelope which is conventionally held in the industry.\nBecome thoroughly familiar with your assigned parts and the processes that make up the overall assembly and become the primary point of contact for supply chain related defects on your parts\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline\n1+ years of experience with manufacturing or process engineering\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nExperience with manufacturing, machined parts, fabricated components, sheet metal, composites, and/or raw materials & special processes\nExperience with assessing supplier technical capability both from an equipment, operations, and personnel perspective\nKnowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)\nDisciplined approach to problem solving - i.e. 8D\nExperience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100)\nExperience with 3D modeling/CAD software, and engineering drawing creation\nExperience with Pareto analysis, root cause, corrective action, and PFMEAs\nGeometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience\nKnowledge of lean concepts\nKnowledge of statistical techniques and methods (Minitab, design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)\nAbility to succinctly communicate status and needed actions, often urgently, to all levels of the organization\nExperience with sharing information and influencing others (strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise cross functionally, internally and externally, make presentations to team members and management)\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAbility to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends when needed\nAbility to travel: up to 40-50% work week travel\nValid driver’s license\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00\nLevel 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00\nYour 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.\nBase 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.\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo 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. 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