This role pays less than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$132,187–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$118k
versus about
$151k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development (Starlink) is a cross-functional role focused on enabling the development and production flow of satellite systems. Working within the Starlink program, you will collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to execute supply chain strategies that improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity for mechanical hardware. Key responsibilities include defining technical requirements, performing root cause analysis on quality issues, implementing the production part approval process, and conducting research to identify new manufacturing capabilities. The role requires expertise in areas such as CNC, injection molding, castings, and metrology tools. Candidates should possess skills in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, statistical techniques like Six Sigma or design of experiments, and a strong grasp of lean and supply chain concepts to resolve complex technical problems and ensure supplier compliance during both NPI and production phases.
What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 76 postings across 7 companies.