Supply Chain Engineer (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Woodinville, WA
Salary
$100,000–$115,000 / yr
Posted
today

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This role $108k
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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.

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TL;DR · Supply Chain Engineer (Starlink Aviation)

The Supply Chain Engineer role at SpaceX's Starlink Aviation team in Woodinville, WA, involves managing tactical supplier quality activities to ensure high-quality parts and services for Starlink Aeroterminal products. This position requires collaborating with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to review supplier processes, lead root cause analysis of quality issues, and implement corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering or a STEM field and 4+ years of experience in supply chain or quality engineering roles, along with expertise in AS9100 standards, GD&T, and SQL data analytics. This role demands proficiency in manufacturing processes, technical requirements, and supplier development, as well as the ability to work extended hours and travel up to 25% for on-site support at suppliers.

What you'll do

  • Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for Starlink Aeroterminal products.
  • Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluation.
  • Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Manage containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances to reduce issue tickets.
  • Create improvements within SpaceX’s supply base to enhance supply chain stability.
  • Provide technical support onsite at suppliers to ensure part reliability and improve manufacturing methods.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of professional experience in quality, manufacturing, process, or supply chain engineering
  • Master's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline required
  • Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results in engineering projects
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements
  • Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standards
  • Direct experience interfacing with suppliers, corrective/preventive action systems, and supplier portals
  • Proficiency in SQL and statistical data analytics

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