Lead Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink)

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. LEAD SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK)  Starlink demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at commercial volumes. We are actively looking for highly motivated candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.  RESPONSIBILITIES:  Develop a team responsible for the development of high-performing suppliers for Starlink Satellite and Gateway products. Ensuring reliability, cost, and delivery requirements to industrialize electronics hardware  Work closely with supply chain, engineering, design, operations & production to maintain consistency in supply chain policies and processes across the organization  Lead a team of engineers to execute the following responsibilities: Reliability  Implement production part approval plan (PPAP) for hardware production qualification  Analyze supplier quality data, and partner with supplier development engineers to drive supplier improvements and manufacturing development program execution  Create, improve, and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processes  Review and understand supplier issues, and recommend the appropriate actions  Work closely with receiving, receiving inspection, supplier quality engineer, and assurance in purging suspect/non-conforming material from inventory and throughout the organization  Coordinate and participate in issue creation in localized material review (MRB), root cause, failure analysis, and corrective action (8D); utilize various analysis tools and make corrective action and containment recommendations  Oversee and be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.  Manufacturing and Industrialization: Understand production processes and how purchased parts integrate into higher level assemblies  Conduct and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback into our designs  Develop, analyze, and present process metrics to encourage design for manufacturability, quality, and supply chain improvements  Analyze and improve supplier processes for bottlenecks, yield, and rate limiters to meet throughput targets  Supplier Management:  Manage supplier workflow and projects to ensure priorities are aligned with business needs  Develop schedules and plans to bring up new parts and processes in the supply chain, and support supplier execution against timeline  Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes  Process Improvement:  Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes needed for receiving inspection operations, nonconforming hardware management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, and other critical business/production systems  Leadership: Create and implement action plans to rectify localized and systemic breakdowns with engineering, design, operations, maintenance, and leadership  Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate impacts from vendor defects  Work with site leadership to develop future business models, establish road map and measures, and execute long-term strategic plans  Provide training on quality policies and techniques throughout the organization  Develop and mentor a team of engineers in a fast paced, dynamic environment   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline  3+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain or quality role  PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  Experience with PCB fabrication, SMT, advanced packaging, electronics manufacturing, and qualification  Experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)  Master’s degree in engineering or business  Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar training/experience  Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis  Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, and corrective actions  Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning and Material Resource Planning systems and software  Hands-on experience with electromechanical manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment  Basic proficiency with SQL, Tableau, and other database structures  Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, both independently and with a team  Ability to quickly and efficiently learn new skills on-the-job  Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects  Strong communication and technical skills  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed  Position may involve up to 60% travel  Position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 3: $135,000.00 - $190,000.00 Your 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. Base 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 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 disa