Supplier Development Engineer, Silicon & Packaging (Starlink)
Core
Own continuity of supply and improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for Integrated Circuit (IC) Custom Silicon & Packaging hardware used in Starlink Satellites.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Silicon & Packaging)
Builds
Starlink satellite hardware components (IC Custom Silicon & Packaging)
Domain
Aerospace / Semiconductor Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier development, quality systems (PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA, 8D), statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, supplier auditing, cost reduction, yield improvement, lean methods, Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering/business/supply chain, 6+ years in supply chain engineering or supplier development, negotiation, project ownership, SQL, Minitab/Excel
Technologies
PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA, DOEs, Six Sigma, Lean, ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP, SQL, Minitab, Excel
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
Senior, hands-on IC