NDE Engineer, Supply Chain

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.

NDEENGINEERSUPPLY CHAIN

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain as we drive towards humanity on Mars. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates whopossesscomprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position will supportALL programs including Falcon Dragon andStarship programsand requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.

This is a highly technical position that requires practical experience in manufacturing engineering and new product development through stabilized production and a decent grasp of NDE methods used in rockets and rocket engines and be capable of communicating with all levels of the vendor base from the CEO to inspectors. The ideal candidate will have a broad and thorough understanding of component fabrication methodologies including machining finishing forming welding inspections and other associated processes. This candidate must have the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help enable our mission to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as theNDEpoint of contact for assigned parts and assemblies of the rocket solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manifest by addressing high-impactNDEandquality challenges
• Own theonboarding process includingdeterminingthe idealNDEmethodidentifyingand reviewing suppliers and developing a reliable process for ramping to rate for parts that are new undergoing drawing changes or undergoing re-sourcing at a new supplier
• Drive technical product improvements and related engineering drawing updates to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities as well as improve manufacturability manufacturing lead times and cost
• Review issueswithin NDE requirements and solve to the root cause implementing changes at the supplier at SpaceX or both asappropriate drive further actions to closure and re-source to new suppliers where appropriate
• Support SDEscontainment activitiesrelated toNDE processes working with cross-functional counterparts to agree on scope path forward and ultimate resolution
• Work with procurement to find exceptional suppliers and vet them appropriately for quality and ability to meet our aggressive takt times
• Review and assess supplierinspectionprocesses and quality systems providing feedback asappropriateand manage supplier improvements
• Demonstrate innovation technical excellence attention to detail self-direction and courage to push the technical envelope which is conventionally held in the industry
• Become thoroughly familiar with the processes that make up the overall assembly and become the primary point of contact for NDErelated defects on your parts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• 1 years of experience with manufacturing or processing engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with manufacturing machined parts fabricated components sheet metal composites and/or raw materials & special processes
• Basic understanding of NDE and the methods typically used in aerospace applications (ET MT PT UT RT/DR VT)
• Experience with assessing supplier technical capability both from an equipment operations and personnel perspective
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process Advanced Product Quality Planning First Article Inspection Reports etc.)
• Disciplined approach to problem solving i.e.8D
• Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100)and associated NDEqualification/certification requirements
• Experience with Pareto analysis root cause corrective action and PFMEAs
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience
• Knowledge of lean concepts
• Ability to succinctly communicate status and needed actions often urgently to all levels of the organization
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others (strong written and verbal communication skills able to liaise cross functionallyinternallyand externally make presentations to team members and management)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours some nights and/or weekends when needed
• Ability totravel:up to 40-50% work week travel
• Valid drivers license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level I: $95000.00 - $115000.00/per year
Level II: $110000.00 - $130000.00/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 and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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.

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