Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development, Optics & Optomechanical Systems (Starlink)
Core
Develop, drive, and maintain suppliers for mechanical hardware used in Starlink satellite and ground station systems, specifically for free-space optical communication components.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Optics & Optomechanical Systems)
Builds
Mechanical hardware and optical/mechanical subsystems for Starlink satellites and ground stations
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Optics & Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier management, root cause analysis, PPAP implementation, supplier quality assessment, cost reduction, process improvement, technical requirement definition, supplier sourcing, manufacturing process evaluation, metrology knowledge
Preferred skills
Master's degree in optics/engineering/business/supply chain, Six Sigma/DOE knowledge, lean production concepts, project ownership, negotiation, statistical analysis
Technologies
None explicitly listed beyond general manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware; Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers on part/assembly design intent; Drive design for manufacturing feedback; Support procurement in sourcing parts matched with supplier competencies; Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements; Lead resolution of supplier quality issues via root cause analysis; Define product technical requirements and ensure supplier compliance; Implement and monitor PPAP; Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics; Conduct independent research to identify new suppliers; Identify and drive product & process improvements; Manage mission-critical supply chain relationships
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)