SpaceX

Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Development (Starlink)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-04-05

Responsibilities

  • Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware.
  • Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers for project insights.
  • Support procurement by assessing supplier manufacturing processes.
  • Define supplier technical and quality requirements for production phases.
  • Lead resolution of supplier quality issues and ensure compliance.
  • Analyze supplier quality metrics to identify performance gaps.
  • Conduct research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain engineering, or related fields.
  • Master’s degree preferred in engineering, business, or supply chain.
  • Manufacturing experience in CNC, Injection Molding, or Castings.
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and metrology tools.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the work week.
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