SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, PCB (STARLINK)Starlink demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at commercial scale volumes. We are actively looking for highly motivated candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.RESPONSIBILITIES:Own continuity of supply for printed circuit boards (PCBs) on the Starlink programCollaborate with design, R&D, commercial supply chain, hardware reliability, and production teams to manage suppliers and deliver world class products for our customersSupport procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier capabilities by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systemsIdentify, audit, and onboard new suppliersDevelop and implement supplier technical requirements and quality flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needsImplement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate productionEnsure qualification and reliability activities at suppliers are in line with requirementsDevelop and approve process controls to control critical characteristicsRecommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and opportunities for defectsAnalyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps to drive supplier improvement plansProvide feedback to suppliers as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yieldsFunction as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical supportDrive supplier root cause failure analysis and corrective actions associated with any quality gaps, escapes, or containmentsLead projects and present reports to internal teams, management, and/or suppliersAct as internal owner of supplier's statistical process control (SPC), yield improvement activities, new tool/process qualification, and performance in terms of quality, efficiency, and costBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline2+ years of experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication (including school projects, clubs, or internships)PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Advanced degree in engineering, business, or supply chainWorking knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA failure analysis, lean methods, etc.) and quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., SPC, design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8DElectronics manufacturing experience, preferably with PCBs for high-speed / RF applicationsExperience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externallyAbility to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with minimal oversight and learn new skills on-the-job quickly and efficientlyAbility to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organizedStrong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and managementADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Willingness to work long hours a