Supplier Development Engineer, Cables (Starlink)
Core
Drive end-to-end supplier development for Power over Ethernet (PoE) cables, AC power cords, and connectivity components for the Starlink User Terminal, ensuring high-volume manufacturing readiness and quality.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Cables)
Builds
High-volume production of PoE cables, AC power cords, and critical connectivity components for Starlink User Terminals
Domain
Aerospace/Space + Electrical Engineering + Cable Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cable design and construction expertise, high-volume manufacturing process engineering, supplier selection and qualification, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), statistical process control (Cp/Cpk), Lean methodologies, quality systems (PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, FAI), thermal and electrical performance testing, standard interpretation (IEEE, UL, IEC, TIA/EIA, IPC)
Preferred skills
Experience with PoE standards (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt), Cat5e/6/6A qualification, automated crimping and connector molding, accelerated life testing, DOE, Six Sigma
Technologies
Minitab, DOE, Six Sigma tools
Responsibilities
Lead NPI activities, production part approval process (PPAP), and first article inspections (FAI) for cable commodities; Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities and process controls; Develop qualification plans including temperature rise testing, flex-life cycling, and EMI/EMC compliance; Drive supplier performance improvement through audits and scorecards; Perform root cause analysis for quality issues like insulation cracking and conductor fatigue; Monitor field performance and feed lessons learned to engineering teams; Partner with design and production teams to align supplier processes with product requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC