Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink Aviation)
Core
Technical point of contact for suppliers to solve manufacturing and quality challenges, ensuring parts are manufacturable and meet production rates for aviation systems.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Outsourced mechanical parts for aviation systems
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for manufacturing (DFM), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), Metrology, Lean principles, Measurement Systems Analysis, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans
Preferred skills
Risk-based decision making in ambiguous environments, Master's degree in engineering or business, Experience with ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP quality systems, Experience in consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, marine, aerospace, or automotive industries
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks
Responsibilities
Conduct DFM reviews to ensure manufacturability, Implement PPAP and ramp suppliers to production rates, Strategically source parts by assessing supplier competencies, Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers, Validate supplier corrective actions, Lead containment activities for manufacturing issues
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (Level I/II)
