Lead Supplier Development Engineer, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)
Core
Lead a team of engineers to develop high-performing suppliers for Starshield satellites, user terminals, and ground station products, ensuring reliability, cost, and delivery requirements for industrializing electronics hardware.
Role type
Senior IC supplier development engineer (electronics/PCB)
Builds
High-reliability electronics hardware (PCB/PCBA) for national security satellites and ground stations
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Electronics Manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier development, PPAP implementation, root cause analysis, 8D reporting, supplier audits, DFM feedback, process improvement, team leadership, capacity modeling, ERP/MRP systems
Preferred skills
PCB fabrication, SMT, advanced packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SQL, Tableau, electromechanical manufacturing techniques
Technologies
ERP, MRP, SQL, Tableau
Responsibilities
Lead a team to execute supplier quality and manufacturing processes; implement PPAP for hardware qualification; analyze supplier quality data and drive improvements; oversee supplier audits; provide DFM feedback to designs; develop and mentor a team of engineers; manage supplier workflow and project timelines; improve business processes for receiving inspection and nonconforming hardware management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
