Factory Engineer (Starlink Production)
Core
Design and build factory processes and systems to manufacture millions of Starlink user terminals, silicon packaging chips, and solar cells annually.
Role type
Factory Engineer (High-volume production systems design)
Builds
User terminals, silicon packaging chips, solar cells for the Starlink network
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / High-volume Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical/industrial engineering, manufacturing process design, facility layout planning, project scheduling, budget management, manufacturing execution systems, inventory management, nonconformance resolution, configuration management, material traceability, process control, maintenance planning, data acquisition, quality metrics analysis, environmental controls, safety controls, cross-functional collaboration, AutoCAD/Revit modeling, SQL, lean engineering, Six Sigma, production automation, tooling design, electro-mechanical system support
Preferred skills
high-volume production experience (consumer goods/automotive), cross-functional business process overhaul, contractor management, infrastructure project coordination, large dataset analysis, independent requirement gathering, creative problem solving, analytical skills
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, SQL
Responsibilities
Develop user terminal production factory design on physical and digital levels; own floor layouts and capacity studies; coordinate construction activities; develop project schedules and budgets; define new business processes for high-volume production; act as subject matter expert for troubleshooting; implement data acquisition for production metrics; optimize product output and cost of manufacturability
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC