Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain - Electronics (Falcon & Dragon)

About the position SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain - Electronics (Falcon & Dragon) position is a highly technical role that requires practical experience with printed circuit boards/printed circuit board assemblies, instrumentation or other relevant electronics assemblies to promote advanced technologies and break through technical hurdles in our supply base. The ideal candidate will have a focused understanding of PCB and PCBA manufacturing techniques and electronics to support Falcon and Dragon vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical point of contact for our PCB and PCBA suppliers for Avionics
• Collaborate with sourcing team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies
• Develop and maintain supplier audit system to meet product and business requirements
• Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality system to provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods and technologies
• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
• Implement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP)
• Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes
• Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
• Work with suppliers to resolve manufacturing related issues
• Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a quality system, or other technical support as required
• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.
• Primary point of contact for avionics engineering on non-conforming product, troubleshooting, root cause, failure investigations and corrective actions
• Lead continuous improvement efforts of established product

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (e.g. electrical, mechanical, materials, metallurgical, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience with electronics manufacturing and/or design

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or materials science engineering
• 2+ years of experience in quality and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems
• Experience in medium to high volume, high-complexity products and NPI
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
• SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
• Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D, knowledge and experience of FA techniques and tools
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industries
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year

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