SpaceX

2 weeks ago

Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Metrology (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end supplier development for precision mechanical metrology supporting the Starlink User Terminal supply chain. Partner early with suppliers on equipment, process setup, and manufacturing/measurement capability. Lead GD&T and measurement system analysis, design and qualify fixtures, and run PPAP/FAI, GR&R, and qualification plans. Apply AI/ML to automated inspection and measurement insights, indirectly directing lab activities while continuously improving quality, cost, and delivery.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Own end-to-end supplier development for mechanical metrology and high-precision mechanical components across Starlink’s supply chain—from strategic selection through NPI, qualification, ramp, and reactive support.
•Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment, and process engineering to fully characterize and complete material/process corners for high-volume manufacturing.
•Provide technical leadership on mechanical metrology methods, GD&T implementation, datum schemes, PC-DMIS programming, measurement system analysis, and adoption of AI-powered metrology solutions.
•Design, develop, and qualify precision measurement fixtures and perform repeatability studies to ensure measurement stability and accuracy.
•Lead PPAP, FAI, GR&R, and qualification plans (including dimensional validation, surface/texture analysis, CMM/optical correlation, and environmental stability) and drive supplier performance improvements via Lean and problem-solving.

Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, metrology, industrial engineering, or another engineering discipline.
•6+ years of experience in mechanical metrology, precision manufacturing, or supplier development.
•Strong technical background in GD&T, dimensional metrology, and measurement system analysis in high-volume production.
•Hands-on experience implementing AI and machine learning for metrology applications.
•Proficiency in PC-DMIS programming for CMMs and familiarity with Hexagon CMM and Optical Measurement Machine (OMM) hardware.

Experience:6+ years

Education:Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, metrology, industrial engineering, or another engineering discipline

Skills:Technical guidanceLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunication

Licenses:Valid driver's license

Languages:English

Tech Stack:GD&TPC-DMISCoordinate measuring machines (CMM)Hexagon CMMOptical measurement machine (OMM)Surface profilometersLaser trackersAutomated inspection systemsArtificial intelligence (AI)Machine learning (ML)Automated vision inspectionPredictive analyticsAnomaly detectionPPAPFirst Article Inspection (FAI)GR&RAPQPDFMEAPFMEAMSA

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX

Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

2 weeks ago

Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Metrology (Starlink)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 2 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Own end-to-end supplier development for mechanical metrology and high-precision mechanical components across Starlink’s supply chain—from strategic selection through NPI, qualification, ramp, and reactive support.
•Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment, and process engineering to fully characterize and complete material/process corners for high-volume manufacturing.
•Provide technical leadership on mechanical metrology methods, GD&T implementation, datum schemes, PC-DMIS programming, measurement system analysis, and adoption of AI-powered metrology solutions.
•Design, develop, and qualify precision measurement fixtures and perform repeatability studies to ensure measurement stability and accuracy.
•Lead PPAP, FAI, GR&R, and qualification plans (including dimensional validation, surface/texture analysis, CMM/optical correlation, and environmental stability) and drive supplier performance improvements via Lean and problem-solving.

Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, metrology, industrial engineering, or another engineering discipline.
•6+ years of experience in mechanical metrology, precision manufacturing, or supplier development.
•Strong technical background in GD&T, dimensional metrology, and measurement system analysis in high-volume production.
•Hands-on experience implementing AI and machine learning for metrology applications.
•Proficiency in PC-DMIS programming for CMMs and familiarity with Hexagon CMM and Optical Measurement Machine (OMM) hardware.

Experience:6+ years

Education:Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, metrology, industrial engineering, or another engineering discipline

Skills:Technical guidanceLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunication

Licenses:Valid driver's license

Languages:English

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn