SpaceX

Supplier Development Engineer, Supply Chain (Launch Site)

Cape Canaveral, FLmidAdded today

About this role

SpaceX seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to serve as the technical liaison for rocket and engine components at the Cape Canaveral launch site. You'll drive manufacturing excellence, resolve supply chain defects, manage new product introductions, and collaborate with suppliers to meet aggressive production timelines while supporting Dragon and Falcon programs.

What you'll do

Act as primary technical contact for assigned parts, solving manufacturing and quality issues at suppliers to prevent schedule disruptions
Lead containment activities and drive reliability improvements to protect build and launch schedules
Conduct root cause analysis on defects, implementing corrective actions at supplier or SpaceX sites
Own new product introduction (NPI) and production part approval process (PPAP) for new or re-sourced parts
Perform design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure manufacturability of machined components and assemblies
Collaborate with procurement to identify and vet suppliers capable of meeting quality and aggressive takt time requirements

What they're looking for

Machining process knowledge (milling, turning, fabrication)
GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
Supplier quality systems (PPAP, APQP, FIAR, ISO 9000/AS9100)
Problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, Lean, Six Sigma)
Statistical analysis and design of experiments
MS Office, Excel, SQL, and Power BI proficiency
Cross-functional communication and influence
Production environment manufacturing and inspection experience

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's Mars mission and cutting-edge aerospace technology
Work on critical Dragon and Falcon rocket programs
Based at historic Cape Canaveral launch facility
Exposure to advanced manufacturing and supplier management practices
Collaborative environment with technical teams across the organization

Likely interview questions

Describe a time you resolved a critical manufacturing defect at a supplier that was threatening a production schedule—what was your approach?
How have you used GD&T and engineering drawings to communicate manufacturability concerns during a design review?

Walk us through your experience managing a new product introduction or PPAP program from start to completion.
Tell us about your experience with statistical methods like DOE or Six Sigma and how you've applied them to solve quality issues.
How do you build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers when delivering difficult messages about quality or schedule impacts?
What experience do you have with machined components, and which operations (milling, turning, etc.) are you most familiar with?
Describe your experience with quality management systems like ISO 9000 or AS9100 in a manufacturing environment.

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