Mercedes Schmieding

Mercedes Schmieding is an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager at SpaceX, focusing on the Starlink program since January 2023. Prior to this role, Mercedes spent nearly five years at Collins Aerospace, advancing through positions including Project Manager for Supply Chain Data Analytics, Supply Chain Cost Manager, Supply Chain Project Analyst, and Quality Business Analyst, where responsibilities ranged from coordinating cross-functional projects to managing cost and data integrity across supply chain initiatives. Earlier career experiences include serving as Salon Operations Manager at Dirty Dogs and in customer services at Petsmart Distribution Center. Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from California State University San Marcos, earned between 2014 and 2017.