Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA (Starshield)
Core
Develop, manage, and improve PCBA manufacturing processes and production lines for Starshield satellite payloads.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)
Builds
PCBA assemblies for national security satellite payloads (Starshield)
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCBA manufacturing, SMT, manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability, process control, new product introduction, process capability analysis, gauge R&R, equipment selection, safety systems, work instructions, process documentation, defect tracking, root cause analysis, design for manufacturability, failure analysis
Preferred skills
High volume production, SMT processing, IPC standards, SQL, Python, statistical techniques, Six Sigma, failure analysis tools
Technologies
SMT, SQL, Python, X-ray, cross-section, polishing
Responsibilities
Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes and products; Drive volume production processes including execution and control; Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies; Lead new equipment selection using process capability analysis; Design and implement safety systems for production lines; Manage work instructions and process documentation; Track schedule, WIP, and defect rates; Identify optimization opportunities for output and cost; Provide feedback to design team for manufacturability; Identify and correct SMT production and testing issues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC