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Sr. Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Metrology (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Product Supply Chain Reliability
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Bastrop, TX$120k - $180kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior supplier development engineer focused on mechanical metrology and high-precision components for Starlink User Terminal. Leads end-to-end supplier strategies, metrology processes, AI-enabled measurement systems, and field performance feedback for high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end supplier development for mechanical metrology and high-precision mechanical components within the Starlink User Terminal Bill of Materials, spanning strategic supplier selection, new product introduction (NPI), qualification, production ramp, and reactive quality support
  • Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment selection, and process engineering to properly set up high-volume manufacturing programs by ensuring material and process corners are fully characterized and completed
  • Provide technical guidance on mechanical metrology methods, GD&T implementation, datum scheme development and best practices, PC-DMIS programming, surface texture and surface technology standards, and measurement system analysis (MSA) while driving adoption of AI-powered metrology solutions
  • Design, develop, and qualify precision measurement fixtures, including fixture concept design, datum scheme optimization, repeatability studies, and qualification to ensure measurement system stability and accuracy
  • Assess supplier manufacturing and metrology capabilities, including capacity, process windows, GR&R performance, uncertainty budgets, datum scheme robustness, and scalability for high-volume production of tight-tolerance mechanical parts
  • Indirectly manage internal metrology lab activities and technicians by setting technical direction, prioritizing work, and ensuring consistent execution of measurement standards and best practices
  • Implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions for metrology, including automated vision inspection, predictive analytics on measurement trends, anomaly detection, and intelligent data interpretation systems
  • Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspections (FAI), GR&R studies, and production rate ramps to enable full-rate, high-volume manufacturing
  • Develop and execute robust qualification plans including dimensional validation, surface finish and texture analysis, CMM and optical measurement correlation, and environmental stability testing
  • Drive supplier performance improvement through Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, process audits, and systematic problem solving to deliver measurable gains in quality, cost, and delivery
  • Perform reactive quality engineering support, including rapid containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for measurement escapes, dimensional non-conformances, and field issues
  • Own on-time delivery of qualification and production ramp activities while continuously monitoring field performance, reacting quickly to issues, and feeding lessons learned from field data back to design and process engineering teams for iterative improvement
  • Ensure internal customers are highly satisfied by delivering not only precise measurement data but clear engineering inferences, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations derived from metrology results

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, metrology, industrial engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 6+ years of experience in mechanical metrology, precision manufacturing, or supplier development (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)

Skills

Required:GD&T and datum scheme developmentPC-DMIS programmingMeasurement systems analysis (MSA)Fixture design and qualificationCommunication
Nice to have:AI/ML in metrologyPPAP/FAI/GR&RLean and problem-solving

Benefits

  • Equity/stock options (as typical for SpaceX)
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Onsite amenities in Bastrop, TX (onsite role)
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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