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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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Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Metrology (Starlink) joins the Starlink User Terminal team to manage high-precision mechanical components and their associated metrology processes for high-volume manufacturing. The role involves end-to-end supplier development, including selection, equipment evaluation, and process engineering to ensure material and process corners are fully characterized. Key responsibilities include designing measurement fixtures, implementing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), performing Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and managing Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP). The candidate will utilize tools such as PC-DMIS for coordinate measuring machines, optical scanners, and laser trackers while integrating AI and machine learning for automated vision inspection and predictive analytics. This role solves the challenge of scaling a resilient supply chain by ensuring high-tolerance parts meet strict quality standards through robust qualification plans, surface texture analysis, and systematic problem solving using Lean methodologies.
Power Electronics
SiC
GaN
MOSFET
EMI/EMC
PPAP
APQP
DFMEA
PFMEA
FAI
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
8D
5-Why
Minitab
JMP
Design of Experiments
Weibull Analysis
IPC-9592
IEC 62368-1