Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Engineering
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Engineering
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Job Description
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
SR. MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEERING
SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers/supply chain for success. This position requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.
The Senior Manager of Supply Chain Engineering at SpaceX is responsible for defining and implementing reliability policies and strategies to ensure mission success and allow SpaceX to scale efficiently. The incumbent will make strategic decisions that impact the department and have broad influence across organizations within SpaceX.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the Starlink team of Supplier Development Engineers whose scope spans across PCB PCBA mechanicals electro-mechanical opto-mechanical packaging harnessing and other commodities needed to deliver Starlink hardware
- Build and maintain supplier capability analyses technologies and their ability to successfully execute manufacturing requirements; manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) rate and reliability campaigns
- Ensure a standardized qualification approach to new vendors new processes and technologies process changes and ongoing reliability testing
- Manage supplier improvement programs including providing analysis and corrective actions for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers Supplier Corrective Actions Reports (SCARs) and Quality Management System (QMS) oversight as needed
- Oversee the Containment program associated with non-conforming product from vendors including identification of product locations inspections rework making supply and operational risk assessments as appropriate establishing clean points and initiating charge-backs
- Actively manage the team by providing clear direction that aligns with strategy and priorities of the company
- Hire develop and retain top talent to meet current and future business needs; manager poor performance as appropriate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering field
- 7 years in quality reliability supply chain or engineering role
- 2 years in a formal management role with direct reports
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Broad knowledge of managing and executing processes and projects within assigned disciplines along with solid understanding of other areas of the Supply Chain department and SpaceX
- Passion for making systems reliable smarter better faster and cheaper and paranoid about finding reliability risks
- Expert level knowledge in one or more commodities within the teams scope (e.g. machined parts fabricated components PCB PCBA silicon packaging electromechanical assemblies)
- Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process Advanced Product Quality Planning First Article Inspection Reports etc.)
- Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100)
- Disciplined approach to problem solving
- Knowledge of Lean concepts
- Experience with sharing information and influencing others (strong written and verbal communication skills able to liaise cross functionally internally and externally)
- Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (Minitab design of experiments Six Sigma etc.)
- Pareto analysis root cause and corrective action experience. Experience performing PFMEAs
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work long hours nights and weekends as required
- Must be able to travel for business needs - up to 50% as required
- Must have a valid drivers license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Supply Chain Engineer/Sr. Manager: $175000.00 - $230000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k)-retirement plan short & long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
