Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Manage demand planning, sourcing, and supplier development for hardware and electronic components (PCBA) for the Starshield satellite constellation.
Role type
Sr. Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Starshield satellite constellation hardware and electronic assemblies
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing, microelectronics packaging, supplier quality processes, statistical techniques, failure analysis, process controls, PPAP implementation, supplier liaison
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, ISO/AS9100 quality systems, IPC standards, lean concepts, design of experiments, cross-functional influence
Technologies
SMT, X-ray, cross-section, polishing
Responsibilities
Own and manage PCBA processes and products; ensure continuity of supply for electronic products; collaborate with design engineers on part knowledge; assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems; create and define supplier technical requirements; implement and monitor PPAP; analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics; recommend technical product improvements; resolve supplier quality issues; drive supplier corrective actions; lead projects to reduce cycle time and cost.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC