Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Technology & Vendor Management DFX Engineer
Core
Own end-to-end manufacturing technology evaluation and supplier/vendor integration for TeraWave satellite constellation production, bridging emerging technologies with volume production readiness.
Role type
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Technology & Vendor Management DFX Engineer
Builds
TeraWave satellite communications constellation hardware at orbital scale
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing technology evaluation, supplier/vendor management, DFX principles (DFM/DFT/DFA/DFR), process transfer, production line integration, capacity coordination, technology roadmap alignment, first-article inspection, process validation
Preferred skills
advanced manufacturing technologies (automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, precision machining), high-reliability environment experience (space/aviation), supply chain strategy, sourcing, capacity planning, production ramp, factory scale-up
Technologies
optical communications architecture, satellite modules, subsystems, automation, additive manufacturing, robotics, precision machining
Responsibilities
Lead evaluation and adoption of manufacturing technologies for satellite modules and subsystems; Own vendor and supplier management for manufacturing including capability assessment and qualification; Manage supplier BOM and capacity coordination; Drive supplier first-article inspection, process validation, and manufacturing readiness reviews; Drive DFX principles across the full manufacturing lifecycle to ensure hardware scales from prototype through volume production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities