Lead Supply Chain Reliability Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Location
Woodinville, WA
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$130,000–$180,000 / yr
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Lead Supply Chain Reliability Engineer (Starlink)

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The Lead Supply Chain Reliability Engineer role at Starlink Aviation involves overseeing a team responsible for supplier compliance, quality improvements, and risk mitigation in the supply chain. This senior-level position requires leading hourly inspectors and supplier quality engineers to ensure rigorous adherence to quality standards through documentation reviews, inspections, and corrective actions. The ideal candidate will use tools like Six Sigma and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys) to drive systemic enhancements, generate quality metric reports, and conduct supplier audits. Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001 is essential, along with proficiency in data analysis tools and risk management strategies.

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Six Sigma 5 Whys ISO 9001 AS9100 Minitab PowerBI SQL Excel CI/CD Terraform AWS Kubernetes GitLab Jira Confluence

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of hourly inspectors and supplier quality engineers.
  • Oversee hands-on resolution of quality issues, including executing engineering dispositions for nonconforming products.
  • Generate quality metric reports and analyze trends to identify defect patterns.
  • Initiate targeted improvement projects at suppliers to reduce defects and enhance quality.
  • Conduct and prioritize supplier audits, including onboarding and surveillance audits.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years of supplier quality engineering experience.
  • At least 1 year of professional experience leading teams or projects.
  • Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) and expertise in root cause analysis tools.
  • Experience leading supplier audits, including onboarding and surveillance.
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards like AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and quality management systems.

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