Spacecraft Mechanical Supplier Development Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical for Falcon & Dragon programs. The role combines leadership and manufacturing expertise to enable supplier success, from NPD to ramped production of rocket components.

Expect cross-functional collaboration, design-for-manufacturing input, and PPAP leadership. The ideal candidate has machining knowledge, GD&T proficiency, supplier quality experience, and the ability to drive rapid improvements in a high-stakes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1+ years of manufacturing/inspection experience in production environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical contact for assigned parts and mitigate manufacturing/quality risks.
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement supplier and internal changes to close actions.
• Drive improvements to manufacturability, lead times and costs.
• Lead design for manufacturing reviews early in development.
• Own PPAP to ensure stable supply and reduce inspection oversight.

Skills

Machining operations

GD&T principles

Supplier quality

3D modeling/CAD

SQL

Power BI

Root cause analysis

DFM reviews

PPAP

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

MRP/ERP systems

Minitab

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical for Falcon & Dragon programs. The role combines leadership and manufacturing expertise to enable supplier success, from NPD to ramped production of rocket components.

Expect cross-functional collaboration, design-for-manufacturing input, and PPAP leadership. The ideal candidate has machining knowledge, GD&T proficiency, supplier quality experience, and the ability to drive rapid improvements in a high-stakes