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.
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (STARSHIP)
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain planners execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. Some of the functions a supply chain planner will be responsible for include material requirements planning, change management and forecast modeling. Supply Chain Planners will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for managing and continuously improving both demand and supply plans associated with the Starship design group
Maintain accuracy and audit bill of materials in MRP systems in preparation for production at rate
Align demand signals and allocations, maintaining product master data and developing expertise in in-house systems and reports
Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality organizations to determine change cut in and reduce obsolescence of material
Monitor spend to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
Analyze supply chain data and report out metrics
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of management
Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provides strategic support whenever needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Master scheduling
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chainmanagement
Material cost control
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Technical knowledge of Warpdrive
Ability to influence
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Pay Range: Supply Chain Planning Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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$110k-145k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
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Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Falcon & Dragon)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SR. SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (FALCON & DRAGON)
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain planners execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. Some of the functions a supply chain planner will be responsible for include material requirements planning, purchasing, supplier delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory levels management. With all integration and capsule refurbishment taking place in-house, supply chain planners are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, lead, improve, and execute against pre-established sourcing strategies with metrics tracking and results from end-to-end perspective for business and production success
Maintain accurate configuration of assemblies (BOMs)
Ensure accurate lead times, and inventory levels (including spares) to mitigate risk of production piece part shortages
Facilitate technical discussions, make vs buy decisions, launch new product introductions, and conduct should-cost modeling to ensure optimal purchase order issuance and execution
Execute risk management analysis which take into consideration past performance data, demand vs supply, and lead time stack-ups from piece part to launch vehicle integration
Optimize logistics, manufacturing, quality, ordering/redistribution policies, and refurbishment/reusability planning and buying for the parts that you own
Support supplier facilities visits to identify and leverage equipment and expertise with an emphasis on meeting cost, quality, and delivery goals with strategic suppliers
Lead commercial and quality Initiatives, and spearhead initiatives to improve performance with teams that execute the strategic sourcing vision of the supply chain team
Be the “go to” resource for engineering, supply chain, production, and build reliability stakeholders to determine the best value sourcing, NPI sourcing plans, turn-key or buy complete strategies, logistics and lead time optimizations, etc.
Build cross functional teams and champion continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed cost, quality, and delivery goals
Proactively provide status and updates to SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
Conduct design for manufacturability reviews with support from supplier quality and engineering teams and strategic suppliers
Champion value adds value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
Execute to a supplier bid-list with preferred suppliers
Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply
Develop and maintain strong relationships (Internal to SpaceX and external Suppliers)
Assess and leverage supplier technical capability, equipment, capacity, and risk in procurement
Place POs for MRP planning messages for production parts and via email signals, if required
Diagnose and resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree; or bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chainmanagement
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy
Strong track record of leadership and team building skills
Lean or continuous improvement experience to eliminate headcount needed for daily work
Self-motivated, quick learner, and ability to prioritize efforts to meet customer and company goals
Strong technical ability to read drawings and blueprints, understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier relationships in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Value add engineering abilities that improve part quality, delivery, and cost
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated and tracked results compared to goals
Excellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivated
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications, (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, etc.)
Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Holds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Sr. Supply Chain Planner: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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$90k-115k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Manager Supply Chain Programs 3
Northrop Grumman 4.7
El Segundo, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the GSC Program Management organization. This leadership position will be located onsite in El Segundo, California. This is an onsite position with significant time spend in Program Space.
This position reports to the Strategic Sourcing and Operations Sr. Director for the Aeronautics Systems Sector. The Manager will serve as the primary focal point with Responsibility Accountability and Action (RAA) for the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) Division. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing GSC strategies to support the (R&AD) Division, with focus on achieving capture excellence, affordability, operational efficiency, safety and first-time quality targets. Candidate is responsible for activities and knowledge within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain organization. Exhibits end-to-end supply chain competency as well as supply chain business acumen.
This role is part of the GSC Program Management team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a quick fast-paced environment - including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key GSC and program stakeholders. Briefs the R&AD Directorates and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of direct reports, in which you carry functional management and day-to day guidance
Establish and maintain the strategic vision for the R&AD Division, labor and material financial management of the GSC organization
EV / CAM guidance to GSC R&AD Program Managers
R&AD non-labor sales/forecasting
Responsible for processes and activities within supply chain related operations to support captures and proposals across the R&AD Division.
Responsible for processes and activities within supply chain related operations to support annual operating plan within GSC across the R&AD Division.
Help develop monthly forecasts for material sales in coordination with R&AD GSC Program Managers
Conduct variance analysis to submitted forecasts
Support GSCPM staff through the analysis, oversight, and status of material and IWO, delivery schedules, suppliers' commitments, risks and opportunities
Oversight of key subcontractor and IWO partner cost performance
Prep for and support monthly Pre-Close reviews, EAC reviews, monthly material sales reviews, and GSC R&AD portfolio reviews
Support the associated data collection and submission, as needed
We are seeking a qualified professional who is proficient in analyzing large amounts of data, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and who can confidently interact with and influence all levels of the organization
Basic Qualifications:
Master's degree with 5 years of experience in business management, project management, program management, global supply chain, engineering, finance and/or business management related functions OR a Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience in business management, project management, program management, global supply chain, engineering, finance and/or business management related functions
Must have experience with subcontractor cost, schedule and financial performance
Experience utilizing MS Office Suite and SAP
Must have program cost and/or schedule experience, CAM experience
Must have a minimum of 2 years of people management experience
At minimum, must have a current active DoD Secret Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work as an integral member of the Global Supply team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program, and/or sector objectives, while maintaining compliance during all stages of the proposal/acquisition process
Must have experience leading large scale captures and proposals
Strong organizational skills
Must have the ability to prepare and present executive-level presentations
Proven track record building a robust team; provide people leadership, with a focus on acquiring, developing and retaining talent; respectful of others & understand and embrace the value of an inclusive team; empower each team member to perform at the highest level of productivity; be empathetic and listen for understanding
Experience with SAP requirements, specifically Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD)
Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$175.4k-263.2k yearly Auto-Apply 14d ago
F-35 Production Supply Chain Program Manager 3
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Redondo Beach, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Global Supply Chain Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain Organization. This leadership role is located in office on-site at Palmdale, California or Redondo Beach, California.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
This role is for a F-35 Production GSC Program Manager 3 and will be responsible, accountable and have the authority for the operational efficiency, strategy, planning and execution of the Production GSC execution for the F-35. This role is part of the GSC Program Management team and will be challenged to resolve issues and implement solutions, in a quick fast-paced environment - including process improvements, tools, metrics, data integration, and coordination and collaboration with key GSC and program stakeholders. This is a 100% in-person position. The candidate will be expected to be in Palmdale every Wednesday at a minimum.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Job Responsibilities:
Single Point of Contact (POC) for a portion of the GSC SOW to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Director
Responsible for timely closure of assigned actions, projects, initiatives and efforts for GSC in support of the IPT goals and expectations
Work with the GSC functional homerooms and establish the GSC training strategy, plan, facilitators and milestone completion status and health
Ability to travel international and domestic up to 10%
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience in supply chainmanagement, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, engineering, resource planning or accounting, OR a Master's Degree with 5 years of experience in in supply chainmanagement, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, engineering, resource planning or accounting, OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 11 years of experience in supply chainmanagement, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, engineering, resource planning or accounting
Must have Aerospace experience
Must have the experience with manufacturing and supply chain operations
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Science in Supply Chain
Must have the ability to prepare and present Executive-level presentations
Must have program costs and/or schedule experience, CAM experience
Proven ability to set a vision; assess external and internal factors to determine long-term business direction; create strategies that shape the future and inspire the team, resulting in sustainable value and performance; critical thinking
Proven ability to lead with courage; make bold moves, willingness to speak up and to take on new challenges; take calculated risks, with appropriate mitigation plans; self-aware, transparent and authentic; seek feedback from others
Proven ability to act with speed; understand the need for urgency to meet the needs of the business and stakeholders; decisive, drive timely decision-making; empower others with clear accountability and appropriate support
Experience as an accomplished problem-solver and change-agent whose unique mix of technical and business expertise lends itself to developing innovative Supply Chain strategies
Primary Level Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $255,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$170k-255k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Manager Production Planning Scheduling (Level 1/2)
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Carson, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Space Systems has an opening for a Manager Production Planning Scheduling (Level 1/2) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Carson, California.
This position combines functional oversight with programmatic leadership to support critical operations within the space systems and aerospace industry. The successful candidate will lead staffing, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination efforts while championing performance, quality, and cost objectives. This role demands a dynamic leader with expertise in logistics, team development, and production management who can optimize workflows and drive organizational success.
Additionally, this position requires hands-on involvement in warehouse operations, transportation management, and fleet services, ensuring effective resource allocation and adherence to operational best practices. The candidate will also play a key role in process improvements, mentoring staff, and supporting strategic organizational initiatives, all within the context of high-stakes aerospace and defense environments.
Responsibilities:
Functional Homeroom Protocols:
Process improvement initiatives.
Participation in Event Response Teams.
Implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Oversee the professional development and mentoring of direct reports to grow expertise in the department.
Conduct periodic performance evaluations of staff, including mid-year and annual reviews.
Provide staffing support across all space systems and programs to meet operational needs.
Provide direct supervisory leadership for team members while managing key deliverables involving cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality objectives.
Managing indirect and capital requirements
Warehousing Protocols:
Inventory Management: Demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining accurate inventory records, including knowledge of best practices for storage optimization, and inventory audits
Warehouse operations: Practical experience in overseeing daily warehouse activities such as receiving, storage, order picking, packing, shipping, and returns. Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety compliance in warehousing environments.
Material Handling Equipment: Knowledge of operating and maintaining forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling tools in compliance with safety protocols.
Transportation and Fleet Services Protocols:
Logistics Coordination: Proven ability to coordinate transportation schedules, manage driver assignments, and resolve logistical challenges. Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and understanding of various shipping methods.
Fleet Maintenance: Experience overseeing the maintenance schedules and repairs of a fleet of vehicles, ensuring maximum reliability and adherence to maintenance protocols.
Budgeting and Cost control: Experience managing fleet and transportation budgets, negotiating contracts with carriers, and controlling operational costs without compromising quality or safety.
Customer Service: Ability to address customer inquiries and resolve transportation-related issues promptly while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications (Level 1):
A Bachelor's degree plus 4 years' relevant experience, OR a Master's degree plus 2 years' relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED plus 8 years' of extensive hands-on experience within logistics, hardware management, or closely related fields such as production planning, scheduling or operational environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams or overseeing cross-functional projects, with demonstrated success in improving performance, achieving key milestones, and maintaining compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Professional experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry with its unique challenges, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access.
Basic Qualifications (Level 2):
A Bachelor's degree plus 6 years' relevant experience, OR a Master's degree plus 4 years' relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED plus 10 years' of extensive hands-on experience within logistics, hardware management, or closely related fields such as production planning, scheduling or operational environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams or overseeing cross-functional projects, with demonstrated success in improving performance, achieving key milestones, and maintaining compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Professional experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry with its unique challenges, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access.
Bachelor's degree in supply chainmanagement or business administration or other relevant disciplines that support the role's focus on logistics and hardware management.
Direct Hands-on experience in Integration & Test, defense, aerospace, or high-reliability product development industries.
Proficiency in project schedule baselining and scope definition and effective resource allocation to meet complex development timelines.
Familiarity with tools such as AssetSmart, SAP, LOOIE, MS Access, and MS Project, and MS Excel
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to oversee complex workflows
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, with a track record of success in training and mentoring personnel to adopt industry best practices, meet high-performance benchmarks, and achieve organizational goal.
This position offers an opportunity to engage in critical space system initiatives, providing leadership and expertise that directly impact program success.
Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $121,100.00 - $181,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$121.1k-181.7k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Redondo Beach, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located 100% on-site in Redondo Beach, California.
Able to accommodate an in office schedule.
9/80 shift with every other Friday off
Opportunities for occasional travel
NGAS, through its Air Dominance (AD) Division is an industry-leading provider for aircraft platforms, subsystems and ground support equipment to national security and allied nations military customers. Our programs source components both domestically and internationally to deliver the most advanced capability to the warfighter. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the next generation of air dominance and make the impossible, possible. This role may support any of the programs that are a part of the Air Dominance portfolio.
This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.
About the Role:
Sources and procures specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations. Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
Senior Principal Specialists
will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, SupplierManagement Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
Managessupplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, On-Site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist):
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, or Program/Project Management
A minimum of 9 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level
Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist):
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance
A minimum of 12 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Supply Chain
Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
Previous Team Lead or Management experience
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
Working Level Knowledge of Business Law
Risk Mitigation experience
Change Management experience.
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$117.5k-176.3k yearly Auto-Apply 33d ago
Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Redondo Beach, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.
In this job, you will:
Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman's suppliers to procure specialized goods and services in support of a portfolio of programs
Facilitate supplier vetting and approval
Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman stakeholders, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy
Write and award subcontracts (if within delegated procurement authority) or obtain necessary approvals for subcontract award (if outside of delegated procurement authority)
Subcontract pre-award activities including, but not limited to, preparation of requests for proposals, analysis of proposals and negotiation of subcontract provisions, terms, and conditions
Subcontract post-award activities including, but not limited to, subcontract administration, change notices, validation and payment of invoices and subcontract closeout
Execute subcontractor non-disclosure agreements
Execute teaming agreements
Execute bailment agreements
Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow-down clauses
Monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to support required delivery schedule
Assist in material receipt and property management documentation
Engage in continuous process improvement to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs
Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforces procurement integrity
Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk
Periodically conducts conduct training on a variety of professional topics for groups of 5-10 employees
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SAP and/or Costpoint business management software (specifically, the ability to generate and award purchase orders in SAP and/or Costpoint)
Experience working with the U.S. government and/or U.S. military, as these entities are the primary customers associated with this position
International Supplier Subcontract/Procurement experience
Understanding of price analysis methods
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Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$117.5k-176.3k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Edwards Air Force Base, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to provide support to our team in our Edwards AFB, CA location
Defines and develops material strategy. Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products. Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management. Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements. Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements. Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements. Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments. Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs. Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed. Creates/releases requisitions. Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.
This position will be located at Edwards AFB supporting 1st shift operations on a 4/10A schedule from 5:00am- 3:30pm (Monday-Thursday). This position will require to be physically on site. Minimal opportunity for telecommute
Roles & Responsibilities specific to role:
Leads all support aspects as a parts integration liaison to engineering supporting B2 flight test programs at Edwards AFB
Support includes material sourcing with suppliers based off engineering requirements, obtaining quotes, procurement through consumption and disposition IAW FAR 52.245-1
Briefs program leadership on a weekly basis on critical path milestones as it relates to test events and program schedule specific to status of parts, materials and service requirements
Advises test team leadership on potential cost savings on product availability across multiple procurement systems - identifies least costly route for buy and execution
Executes material demand in multiple systems, NGSAMS, MAXIMO, and EPS
Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) calibration coordinator - ensures all M&TE across program areas are calibrated on time and within specification to mitigate risk to program events
Audit SME - FIAR, GFR, DCMA, DCAA, CSA, ISO
Executes and coordinates contract closeouts IAW contracts and property management disposition instructions via contract closeout initiator (CCI)
Manages annual inventory compliance in support of sector and FAR guidelines
Coordinates daily between multiple disciplines/organizations to include: program office, transportation, security, PHS&T, GSE, engineering, and maintenance teams
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree with 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, property management, or inventory management or Masters Degree with 3 years relevant experience in supply chain, property management, or inventory management or High School Diploma with 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, property management, or inventory management may be considered in lieu of degree
Must have an active in scope DoD Secret Clearance at minimum to start position, and ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance plus program PAR
Must have supply chain, inventory management, property management experience supporting a large scale aerospace program
Must be proficient within all Microsoft Office Suite/Applications
Preferred Qualifications:
Active B2 Program Access (PAR)
Experience with material management systems such as EPS, SAP, Maximo or NGSAMS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Product life cycle logistics, cradle to grave accountability
Ability to successfully perform and pivot tasks dependent on program requirements supporting a robust engineering test environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$94.2k-141.2k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
F-35 Master Planning Manager 2
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Redondo Beach, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a F-35 Master Planning Manager 2 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our F-35 organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Redondo Beach, California.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
This leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to serve as the Level 2 Master Planning Manager for the F-35 Master Planning Integration (MPI) organization. The selected manager will oversee day-to-day operations and execution of all schedule plans and artifacts supporting F-35 contract performance across all Operating Units (OUs).
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage master schedule baselines for all F-35 Operating Units, ensuring alignment with approved Change Requests (CRs) and major proposals.
Oversee integration of changes and proposals prior to acceptance of contractual schedules.
Coordinate and validate RPO acceptance, ensuring SAP requirements are properly loaded per BIR-approved packages.
Provide execution visibility and Line of Balance (LOB) metrics for critical and high-risk parts.
Develop and release Basic Assumptions Memorandums (BAMs) as required; communicate updates and changes to the broader program team.
Maintain second-source BAMs, program-approved sourcing strategies, and Block Point Change schedules.
Manage cross-functional support to ensure complete and accurate schedule change requests are prepared for program leadership approval.
Collaborate with the customer and internal stakeholders to review and approve baseline updates.
Interpret Statement of Work (SOW), assess risks and issues, establish priorities, and drive resolution through planning and functional teams.
Partner with program leadership and the customer to resolve issues, enhance planning processes, and identify schedule improvement opportunities.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, scheduling and planning, quality, program management, business management, global supply chain, engineering, contracts management, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
Must have a minimum of 4 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
Must be able to travel 10% of the time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field
SQL, Power BI, or Tableau experience
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Program execution and Functional Management Experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Project
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$129.3k-193.9k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Redondo Beach, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and help shape the future of space exploration.
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 2 at our Redondo Beach, CA location.
This is a full-time, on-site position, offers a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule, giving you every other Friday off to support work-life balance while pursuing innovation in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
In this critical role, you will play a key part in driving our Ground Enterprise Systems (GES) subcontracts execution and proposal capture activities, including supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, Customer Research and Development (CRAD) initiatives, and Internal Work Orders (IWOs).
You will also lead efforts contributing to major proposal preparations in response to diverse customers' Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Proposal capture activities are at the heart of Northrop Grumman's growth strategy, serving as a foundation for our business success and providing unparalleled opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and visibility with sector and corporate leadership. Here, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact, leveraging your skills to secure new business opportunities that align with Northrop Grumman's pioneering mission of solving the toughest challenges in space.
Key responsibilities include:
Supplier Evaluation, Approval, and Performance Monitoring: Conduct thorough supplier vetting and qualification processes to align with company policies and program requirements, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.
Subcontract Management: Lead all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating terms, issuing subcontracts, managing changes, validating invoices, and closing out subcontracts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Contractual Agreements: Work closely with internal stakeholders to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs) and material specifications, and draft agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and Bailment Agreements to meet program needs.
Compliance and Ethical Procurement: Ensure strict adherence to public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, and flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.
Process Improvement and Cost Management: Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks.
Employee Training and Material Support: Conduct professional training sessions for employees to support team development and assist in documenting material receipt and property management activities to maintain compliance and accuracy.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, logistics or other relevant experience. Or lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, logistics or other relevant experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret or SCI Clearance with Polygraph, enrolled in a continuous evaluation program.
Demonstrated familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Proficiency with SAP Business Management Software, including the ability to generate purchase orders in compliance with all applicable requirements and conduct peer reviews of pre-award and pre-audit purchase orders.
Demonstrated experience working with the U.S. Government, which represent the primary customer base for this role.
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$75.8k-113.8k yearly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - 17476
Northrop Grumman 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. This position is in support of the Sentinel Program aka Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract. This position will be located in Roy, UT; Huntsville, AL; or San Diego, CA and a standard 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. A hybrid telework arrangement may be considered for this position.
The purpose of the Program is to replace the current ICBM system, including the weapon systems command and control; flight, launch and ground systems; and cyber elements.
This position will perform end-to-end subcontracting activities, inclusive of Request for Proposal creation based on Program and Customer requirements, proposal analysis, source selection, negotiation or pricing/terms and conditions, creation of award and modification justification packages compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Company PrOPs, suppliermanagement and formal subcontract closeout.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
* Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
* 401k
* Educational Assistance
* Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
* Paid Time Off
* Health & Wellness Resources
* Employee Discounts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Principle Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
* Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
* 5 years experience with Bachelor's Degree supporting procurement function; 3 years experience of same with Master's Degree; 1 year of same with PhD., 4 years of additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
* Demonstrated skill and ability to perform professional tasks
* Strong organizational skills
* Problem solving aptitude to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
* Understanding of and ability to process supplier invoices according to agreed payment terms
* Ability to provide accurate invoice and accrual forecasting
* Ability to contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals
* Ability to represent organization on specific projects
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with SAP
* Active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain an active Security Clearance
* Experience in supporting all aspects of subcontract management from subcontract award through contract closeout process
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $134,900.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$81.4k-134.9k yearly 8d ago
Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Oxnard, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector's Mission Enabling Products Business Unit invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
Position is based in Oxnard, CA. This is not a teleworking position. Relocation will not be provided.
The Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst is responsible for representing Supply Chain to Program Management, Operations, Quality and NGC Management for one to two production programs within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Intelligence Systems Division within the Space Systems sector.
Candidate will serve as liaison between supply chain and program management, planning, quality, engineering, and operations. Review status of projects, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assess supply chain related Program issues and in conjunction with purchasing, develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Will be fully engaged with the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team and other cross-functional teams to develop and implement integrated system tools and processes within the BU.
Primary Responsibilities:
Represent supply chain onsite as the focal point for coordinating and communicating supply chainmanagement functions and status to and working with internal groups to ensure requirements are met in accordance with internal customer needs
Meet company and customer requirements by providing the linkage between supply chain, customer, program management, and internal support functions
Communicate to program leadership on status, as pertaining to supply chain, including execution issues and any other items that may impact ability to deliver
Collaborate with buyers, supplier performance, and supplier quality to address systemic or major issues at suppliers requiring coordination with site or program functions
Represent supply chain in internal daily and escalation meetings specific to the program
Understanding of program deliverables, due dates, and basic technical knowledge of the assigned programs
Participates in pre-award, contract kick-off's
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics. Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics
Solid understanding of supply chain processes and best practices
High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation and experience in defense or aerospace systems
Experience in high program volume / low production rate environment
Demonstrated capability and success in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/ or Manufacturing/Operations.
Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve problems
Detail oriented, but able to understand the big picture
Demonstrated ability to develop strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholder with success in leading and influencing peers and other support functions
Team player with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to present concepts and recommendations to all levels within the organization
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$94.2k-141.2k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
Supply Chain Planning Manager (Raptor)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (RAPTOR)
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain planners execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. Some of the functions a supply chain planner will be responsible for include material requirements planning, purchasing, supplier delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory levels management. Supply chain planners are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Show initiative in developing new methods or processes to ensure the highest quality product and efficient methods utilized
Evaluate technical feasibility of work content and understand suppliers' technical capabilities and limitations
Inform Design For Manufacturability (DFM) discussions based on vendor feedback
Ensure partners are prepared to support prototype builds with appropriate equipment, material to ensure a successful product development, ramping up and production
Take ownership of team effort to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets, forecasts and develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current commodity, product, vertical as they relate to future SpaceX programs
Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier and down selection during New Product Introduction (NPI) while improving or sustaining cost targets
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and multiple levels of managementManage supply base from concept to end of life to ensure continuity of supply (COS) with the right materials driving plan in place and on time delivery
Responsible for creating POs, on-time delivery of materials for both internal and external operations, invoice resolution, meeting company quality requirements while meeting company cost targets
Guide junior staff members in some aspects of their jobs and provides strategic support whenever needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chainmanagement
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Capable of managing existing external supply chain and suppliers both domestic and globally
Vast experience within supply chain (technical procurement, product development, NPI, manufacturing and negotiating high volume products)
Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g. composites raw material, composite component manufacturing, machining, soft goods etc.)
Individual negotiation skills with the ability to influence
Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity
Experience of planning purchasing of commodity products and 3rd party services working as a team with product development, quality, finance and sales
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Supply Chain Planning Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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$110k-145k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
Sourcing Manager (Falcon & Dragon)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SOURCING MANAGER (FALCON & DRAGON)
Falcon 9 is the world's first orbital reusable rocket, driving down the cost of space entry and making space more accessible. The Dragon spacecraft is the only spacecraft currently flying that is capable of returning significant amounts of cargo to Earth and is the first private spacecraft to take humans to the space station. Our Falcon & Dragon program provides assured access to space for astronauts, provides national security payloads, and is critical for the success of Starlink satellites. This role will be integral to our Falcon & Dragon strategic sourcing team and the supply chain subject matter expert. Along with managing commodity and supplier strategies, a large focus of this role will be eliminating any risk to hitting rate and setting up turnkey solutions to mass produce cost-effective rockets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings
Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirements to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures
Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies
Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates
Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify the financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories
Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality and timeliness of delivery
Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
Strong ability to read drawings and blueprints, with understanding of manufacturing complexity
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chainmanagement
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Familiarity or experience working with aerospace components
Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components
APICS certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills, always produce exceptional work, highly self-motivated
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Holds self to the highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest integrity
Strong ability to read drawings and blueprints, with understanding of manufacturing complexity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel up to 15%
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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$110k-145k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Sourcing Manager, PCB (Starshield)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SOURCING MANAGER, PCB (STARSHIELD)
As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team you will manage the demand plan and sourcing for hardware used on, and in the making of, the Starshield satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and speed of execution. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. This roles scope will help enable rate production in the satellite factory of the future!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support the Starshield satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate
Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
Partner with internal stakeholders to run the RFX process and evaluation, then use results to implement a sourcing decision
Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts. Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production
Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships
Implement analytical data management tools to managesupplier performance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently at the sourcing manager level at SpaceX; or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 7+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chainmanagement
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Technical procurement, manufacturing, or electronic component and board-level commodity experience
Proven track record of leadership and team-building skills
Experience in production purchasing preferred
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest integrity
Previous work experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
.
$110k-145k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Sourcing Manager, Mechanical (Starshield)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SOURCING MANAGER, MECHANICAL (STARSHIELD)
As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team you will manage the demand plan and sourcing for hardware used on, and in the making of, the Starshield satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and speed of execution. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. This roles scope will help enable rate production in the satellite factory of the future!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production
Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships
Implement analytical data management tools to managesupplier performance
Ensure all purchased parts are clear to build for all Starshield programs
Collaboratively work with engineering and production to identify a reliable supply base to support all prototype builds, design changes and production builds.
Ownerships of end-to-end supply chain responsibilities from sourcing strategies, vendor selection, vendor capacity, contract negotiation, part procurement, delivery tracking, budget planning and cross-functional communication.
Ensure compliance with government and commercial contracts and assist mission managers with contract performance
Conduct sourcing analysis to formulate a sourcing plan that includes strategic direction, supply roadmaps, price trends, market and industry position, and risk assessment
Prepare, issue, and analyze RFx packages, ensuring all commercial terms are agreed upon and documented, using scalable processes for vendor selection, pricing analysis, risk assessment, and decision metrics for one-time and ongoing project requirements
Survey supplier facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment in support of new product development and production
Be the Starshield “Go to” supply chain resource for engineering and manufacturing stakeholders and determine and execute sourcing strategies to deliver the best value suppliers, NPI Sourcing Plans, make vs. buy analysis, and lead time optimization to the business
Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partners; participate in DFM review with Engineering and prospective suppliers and drive decisions from a cost and source reliability perspective
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 7+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chainmanagement
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
6+ years of experience in procurement, manufacturing, or related supply chain disciplines
Experience with mechanical and/or special process manufacturers and suppliers
Experience in managing outsourcing contract manufacturing partners
Proven track record of taking ownership, successful NPI sourcing strategy development and execution in a fast-paced environment
Technical procurement, product development, NPI, manufacturing, and negotiating with diverse supply base in electronics, mechanicals, and contract manufacturers.
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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$110k-145k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
Supply Chain Engineer, PCBA (Starshield)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER, PCBA (STARSHIELD)
Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Starshield team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own and manage PCBA processes and PCBA products for the Starshield supply chain
Own continuity of supply for electronic products on the Starshield program, ensuring internal production has infeed assemblies needed to build to program level volume targets
Collaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, and/or sub-system design intent
Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Create and define supplier technical requirements and flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needs
Implement and monitor the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
Assure supplier understanding of product and submission requirements
Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics
Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
Provide feedback as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yields
Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
Drive supplier corrective actions associated with any escapes or containments identified in Production and Supply Chain
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base with a focus on reductions in cycle time, nominal cost, and cumulative scrap
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science engineering, hardware engineering, engineering physics, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing and/or microelectronics packaging either from industry, research, or academic projects
1+ years in a manufacturing, reliability, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.)
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.
Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP)
Knowledge pf IPC manufacturing standards
Knowledge of lean concepts
Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members, and management
Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Role is in office and located in Hawthorne, CA
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be required
Valid driver's license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Supplier Development Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Supplier Development Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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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.
SUPPLY CHAIN RELIABILITY ENGINEER (FALCON & DRAGON)
The Supply Chain team is responsible for the sourcing, planning, procurement, warehousing, and transportation of all raw materials and components needed to build our revolutionary spacecraft and launch vehicles. Our mission is to get the right part in the right place at the right time, every time.
SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable supply chain for success.
To be successful, you will need:
A deep technical and practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and standards
An ability to lead projects, help develop strategy, drive cross-functional team accountability, and deliver results
A passion for continuous improvement and a patience to shepherd ideas from initial requirements through execution
A willingness to roll up your sleeves and step into unknown situations to understand the current state and most optimal path forward
Be a voice of reasoning for reliability and ensure that product reliability risks are taken into account within Supply Chain process
Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, prioritize, and close any reliability or process gaps
An ability to lead groups in creating and refining ideas or solutions to problems, communicating the benefits of change, and keeping related projects on track
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interface with Production operations, Inspection, Shipping/Receiving, and Engineering teams to develop appropriate quality signals and processes to meeting overall program reliability goals
Maintain established quality processes and necessary procedures to ensure the identification, segregation, control, and disposition of all nonconforming materials, parts, components, and subassemblies at the business and supplier level
Responsible for Containment actions associated with non-conforming product, including identification of product location, coordination with Build Reliability Engineers of potential Flight risk and the coordination of actions required to identify root cause analysis
Identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances
Responsible for tracking yield, test/inspection escapes, and ensuring past failures and lessons learned are incorporated into NPI
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
1+ years of experience in quality systems, quality assurance/control, and/or manufacturing/production
Experience with AS9100, ISO 9000 and/or Nadcap AC7004
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in engineering or supply chain
Good written, oral, and presentation skills
Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct
SQL, software development & project management, process flow mapping, material planning systems, warehouse management systems
Ability to think big, align teams and organizations behind a goal, and execute with sustained results
Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
Experience with high volume manufacturing (i.e. small or large machined components, hardware, COTS, fittings, etc.)
Knowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.)
Disciplined approach to problem solving - 8D
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
Ability to travel up to 60-75%
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Supply Chain Reliability Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Supply Chain Reliability Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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$110k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
Supply Chain Engineer, Mechanical Systems (Starshield)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER, MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (STARSHIELD)
Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production.
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Satellites and Gateways. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place in-house, supplier development engineers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in the Starshield satellite and ground station systems
Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or sub-system design intent
Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and production phases
Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers
Define product technical requirements, and ensure supplier compliance with these requirements
Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities in manufacturing and metrology
Identify and drive product & process improvements to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time
Effectively manage mission-critical supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliers
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or process engineering role, or internship experience in engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Proven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs, and influencing engineering customers to drive results
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
Knowledge of lean, production, and supply chain concepts
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be required
Valid driver's license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range: Supplier Development Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Supplier Development Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
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$110k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Supply Chain Engineer, PCB (Starshield)
Spacex 4.4
Supply chain manager job at SpaceX
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.
SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEER, PCB (STARSHIELD)
Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production.
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Satellites and Gateways. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place in-house, supplier development engineers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own continuity of supply for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and components on the Starshield program
Collaborate with design, R&D, commercial supply chain, hardware reliability, and production teams to managesuppliers and deliver world class products for our customers
Support procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier capabilities by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
Identify, audit, and onboard new suppliers
Develop and implement supplier technical requirements and quality flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needs
Implement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
Ensure qualification and reliability activities at suppliers are in line with requirements
Develop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics
Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and opportunities for defects
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps to drive supplier improvement plans
Provide feedback to suppliers as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yields
Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support
Drive supplier root cause failure analysis and corrective actions associated with any quality gaps, escapes, or containments
Lead projects and present reports to internal teams, management, and/or suppliers
Act 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 cost
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
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 chain
Working 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 - 8D
Electronics manufacturing experience, preferably with PCBs for high-speed / RF applications
Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with minimal oversight and learn new skills on-the-job quickly and efficiently
Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and management
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% travel required (domestic and international)
Valid driver's license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range: Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************
.