Lead Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Develop high-performing suppliers for Starlink Satellite and Gateway products, ensuring reliability, cost, and delivery for industrialized electronics hardware.
Role type
Lead Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Starlink Satellite and Gateway electronics hardware supply chain
Domain
Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier development, Production Part Approval Plan (PPAP), Root cause analysis, Corrective action (8D), Process improvement, Capacity modeling, Supplier auditing, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
PCB fabrication, SMT, Advanced packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Material Resource Planning (MRP), SQL, Tableau
Technologies
ERP, MRP, SQL, Tableau
Responsibilities
Develop and lead a team responsible for supplier development; Implement PPAP for hardware production qualification; Analyze supplier quality data and drive improvements; Conduct supplier audits; Execute Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback; Manage supplier workflow and project timelines; Improve manufacturing processes for yield and throughput; Mentor engineers and provide training on quality policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership