Manufacturing Engineer Avionics Supplier Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Avionics Supplier Development

SpaceX is a pioneering space exploration company that aims to make humanity a multi-planetary species. We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our Avionics Supplier Development team.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement supply chain infrastructure for complex orbital optics assemblies to be built in high volumes.
  • Leverage industry best practices to reduce costs, increase production rates, and improve yields.
  • Create project plans and statements of work to enable external development of production solutions.
  • Analyze Return on Investment (ROI) to support capital investment projects at vendor sites.
  • Drive vendor production efficiency improvements, including robotics and automation, to reduce labor and component costs.
  • Support internal integration processes with troubleshooting and nonconformance resolution.
  • Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other production-related positions.
  • Minimum 1 year of working experience in process qualification using industry-standard methodologies such as IQ/OQ/PQ.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • 2 years of software development experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Professional experience with 3D CAD software.
  • NX/Unigraphics CAD experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation.
  • Experience with microelectronics manufacturing processes.
  • Six Sigma Belt certification.
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations for IQ/OQ/PQ, PDR/CDR, and government customers.
  • Ability to identify and analyze production process improvements for rate and quality.
  • Hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware.
  • Demonstrated capability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.
  • Working experience with industrial automation design and implementation.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries.
  • Working experience in an ISO9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality system.
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our passion for space exploration and innovation.



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