Manager, Starlink Engineering (Starlink PCBA SMT)
Core
Lead the development and scaling of a high-volume PCBA SMT production organization for Starlink User Terminals.
Role type
Senior manufacturing operations manager (PCBA SMT)
Builds
High-volume PCBA SMT production lines for Starlink User Terminal Kits
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Electronics assembly
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SMT production expertise, team leadership (10+ direct reports), manufacturing strategy, quality/yield management, factory layout, NPI readiness, DFM/DFT, capital spend management, vendor selection, automation ROI analysis, safety/ESD control
Preferred skills
Master's in engineering, experience managing high-performing manufacturing teams, proficiency in screen print/SPI/pick-and-place/reflow/AOI/AXI/soldering/coating/testing, EEE piece parts knowledge, high-reliability electronics assembly, DOE, Gage R&R, yield improvement
Technologies
SMT equipment, MES/MRP/ERP systems, SPC tools
Responsibilities
Manage and develop manufacturing engineering teams, set technical standards, lead manufacturing development strategy for SMT/PCBA, own quality/delivery/cost/yield/equipment performance, define production data and MES/MRP/ERP requirements, drive new products from design to production, align with production/design/supply chain/quality, ensure safety and ESD control
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities