Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Metrology (Starlink)
Core
Drive supplier development and metrology strategy for high-precision mechanical components in the Starlink User Terminal supply chain, ensuring scalable, high-volume manufacturing capabilities.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical Metrology)
Builds
High-volume production of precision mechanical parts for Starlink terminals
Domain
Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing / Metrology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R), fixture design and qualification, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean methodologies, root cause analysis, statistical process control (Cp/Cpk), AI/ML for metrology, PC-DMIS programming
Preferred skills
Experience indirectly managing labs and technicians, automated vision inspection, optical measurement systems, surface texture analysis, AS9100/ISO 17025 standards, Six Sigma, DOE
Technologies
PC-DMIS, CMM, Optical Measurement Machines (OMM), Laser Trackers, Surface Profilometers, Minitab, Automated Vision Inspection Systems
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supplier selection, equipment selection, and process engineering for high-volume manufacturing; Design and qualify precision measurement fixtures; Implement AI and machine learning solutions for automated inspection and predictive analytics; Lead PPAP, FAI, and GR&R studies to enable full-rate production; Assess supplier manufacturing and metrology capabilities; Perform reactive quality engineering support for measurement escapes and field issues; Drive supplier performance improvement through audits and scorecards.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC with indirect management
