Supplier Development Engineer, PCBA (Starlink)
Core
Own continuity of supply and improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for photonic piece-part components and optical subassemblies used in Starlink Satellites.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (PCBA/Photonics)
Builds
Starlink Satellites and their photonic/optical subsystems
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supply chain engineering, supplier development, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, root cause analysis, supplier auditing, PPAP implementation, statistical process control, cost reduction, yield improvement, project ownership
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering/business/supply chain, 6+ years experience, negotiation, supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA, DOEs, Six Sigma, Lean), ISO/AS9100 knowledge, lean production concepts
Technologies
photonic piece-part components, optical subassemblies, wire bonding, active alignment, fiber splicing, PCBA manufacturing, metrology
Responsibilities
Identify, audit, and onboard new suppliers; Define product technical requirements and ensure supplier compliance; Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis; Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP); Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to drive improvement plans; Provide feedback on manufacturing methods to eliminate costs and increase yields; Act as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC