SpaceX
Supplier Development Engineer, Photovoltaics (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Supplier Development Engineer for its Photovoltaics team to oversee supplier development and high-volume manufacturing processes for the Starlink User Terminal. The role demands expertise in solar cell manufacturing and aims to enhance the supply chain for components like polysilicon and wafers.
What you'll do
- Manage end-to-end supplier development in photovoltaic supply chain
- Engage with suppliers for selection and equipment for high-volume manufacturing
- Lead the establishment of solar cell manufacturing lines
- Evaluate supplier capabilities in solar cell fabrication processes
- Conduct new product introduction and qualification activities
- Implement AI solutions for optimization in manufacturing
What they're looking for
- Knowledge of solar photovoltaic manufacturing
- Expertise in crystalline silicon supply chain
- Technical guidance in solar cell technologies
- Lean methodologies for supplier performance improvement
- Problem-solving using 8D and 5-Why methodologies
- Ability to create qualification protocols
- Experience in production part approval process
- Strong collaboration with engineering teams
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
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