Manufacturing Engineer (Starlink Development)
Core
Own how Starlink hardware gets built by leading factory projects, designing fabrication and integration processes, and managing tooling and automation deployment.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Development Operations)
Builds
Starlink satellite hardware and related automation cells
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Required skills
manufacturing process design, tooling design, automation cell build, design for manufacturability, root-cause analysis, supplier management, production planning, statistical process control, SQL, AI tools for engineering decisions
Preferred skills
leading manufacturing projects, commissioning automated cells, new product introduction, SPC application, production tooling release
Technologies
SQL, AI tools
Responsibilities
Act as primary liaison between automation, supply chain, and production teams; Develop and implement manufacturing processes to increase throughput and safety; Manage build, configuration, and installation of modular automation assets; Work with engineering teams to drive design updates based on manufacturing issues; Prepare engineering documentation for hardware transition to production; Collaborate with suppliers to fabricate parts at required rates; Contribute to design reviews for manufacturability and reliability; Spearhead manufacturing strategy including cycle time and make-versus-buy decisions; Design, develop, and validate production tooling; Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for nonconforming product; Develop training requirements for technicians; Spearhead machine tool purchases and ROI calculations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
