Starship Manufacturing Engineer - Supply Chain & NPI Leader

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Starship) to lead manufacturing and quality for rocket components, driving manufacturability and supplier readiness for rapid production.

You will own new part introductions, determine optimal manufacturing methods, and develop reliable ramp processes with suppliers, becoming the primary process owner for parts across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or inspection experience in production.
• Strong understanding of DFM, GD&T, and supplier quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical focal point for rocket parts, addressing manufacturing challenges.
• Own NPI of new assemblies, select methods, identify suppliers and ramp to rate.
• Conduct DFM reviews to ensure manufacturability early in the process.
• Collaborate with procurement to vet suppliers and meet takt times.
• Create specifications to flow down quality and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Quality tools

DFM reviews

Supplier management

Problem solving

MS Office & Excel

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

GD&T knowledge

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain (Starship) to lead manufacturing and quality for rocket components, driving manufacturability and supplier readiness for rapid production.

You will own new part introductions, determine optimal manufacturing methods, and develop reliable ramp processes with suppliers, becoming the primary process owner for parts across the supply chain.