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Supply Chain Project Management (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Sr".

Main responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art, manufacturable explosive devices and robust hardware integration designs (system controllers, electronic safe and arm devices, dest…
• Validate reliability of hardware and designs with rigorous testing in shock, vibration, thermal cycling, climatic and live fire testing. Design experiments t…
• Partner with manufacturing, production, testing, and supply chain to achieve SpaceX’s highest-yet component build rate, striving for high factory yield and a…
• Generate and maintain detailed drawings, component specifications, analysis and risk assessments
• Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration and launch, implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
• Set the standard for highly reliable component design and qualification testing to strict regulatory standards
• Achieve zero in-flight anomalies of flight termination system components. Reduce component-caused production and launch delays, and minimize containments.
• Act as the chief engineer, collaborating with stage, avionics, and flight safety teams to arrive at the simplest solution for the vehicle. Inform system-leve…
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or hands-on manufacturing

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Inform system-level architecture, with component capabilities and vulnerabilities in mind, to minimize cost of payload to orbit” · “Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline” · “Master's degree or 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “The hardware that makes up the FTS requires extremely high levels of rigor and you will solve very challenging problems at the intersection of safety critica…” · “Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration and launch, implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures” · “Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern rocket production and launch processes”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Partner with manufacturing, production, testing, and supply chain to achieve SpaceX’s highest-yet component build rate, striving for high factory yield and a…” · “Act as the chief engineer, collaborating with stage, avionics, and flight safety teams to arrive at the simplest solution for the vehicle.” · “Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern rocket production and launch processes”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “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 …” · “You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insura…” · “Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable acco…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “You will have ownership over the entire development process of Flight Termination System hardware including hardware design, analysis, production facility la…” · “Design experiments to ground analysis, develop fixturing, and create technical reports based on results” · “Generate and maintain detailed drawings, component specifications, analysis and risk assessments”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “You will have ownership over the entire development process of Flight Termination System hardware including hardware design, analysis, production facility la…” · “Our development timelines are aggressive and the Flight Termination System is one of the few safety critical systems on the vehicle.” · “The hardware that makes up the FTS requires extremely high levels of rigor and you will solve very challenging problems at the intersection of safety critica…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “As a member of the Flight Termination System team, you will have the exciting opportunity to be responsible for the design of the Starship Flight Termination…” · “You will have ownership over the entire development process of Flight Termination System hardware including hardware design, analysis, production facility la…”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “As an extreme owner you will be responsible for interfacing with regulatory partners to implement, tailor, and challenge space industry regulatory requiremen…” · “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, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Leadership and mentoring Supporting
  In the posting: “Leadership experience on a project or research team”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.

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