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Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical (Falcon & Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $1–$1🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-09-30

Core

Technical point of contact for assigned mechanical parts, solving emergent manufacturing and quality challenges at suppliers to support SpaceX's Falcon and Dragon rocket programs.

Role type

Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical)

Builds

Machined components and assemblies for rockets and rocket engines

Domain

Aerospace / Rocket Manufacturing

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

root cause analysis, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier quality processes, machining operations, GD&T, 8D problem solving, SQL, PowerBI, statistical techniques (Minitab, Six Sigma), CAD software

Preferred skills

experience with ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP quality systems, MRP/ERP systems, Pareto analysis, PFMEA, cross-functional leadership

Technologies

SQL, PowerBI, Minitab, CAD software, MRP/ERP systems

Responsibilities

Solve emergent manufacturing and quality challenges at suppliers, drive technical product improvements and engineering drawing updates, conduct DFM reviews, own new product introduction of parts and assemblies, lead containment activities, work with procurement to vet suppliers

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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