Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development (Starlink Gateway)

• ◆Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in the Starlink satellite systems
• ◆Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or sub-system design intent
• ◆Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems
• ◆Create and define supplier technical and quality

based on customer and program

and expectations for NPI and production phases

• ✓Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers
• ✓Define product technical requirements, and ensure supplier compliance with these

• ✓Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production
• ✓Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans
• ✓Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities in manufacturing and metrology
• ✓Identify and drive product & process improvements to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time
• ✓Effectively manage mission-critical supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliers
• ✓Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
• ✓Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• ✓2+ years of experience in one of the following: manufacturing, supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, or design engineering (internship experience is applicable)

• ✓Master’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
• ✓Manufacturing experience in an area such as CNC, Injection Molding, Castings, etc.
• ✓Proven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs, and influencing engineering customers to drive results
• ✓Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
• ✓Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) principles and applications
• ✓Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques for measuring and characterizing mechanical parts
• ✓Knowledge of lean, production, and supply chain concepts
• ✓Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• ✓Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment

• ✓Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• ✓Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• ✓Ability to travel: Up to 25-50% work week travel may be required
• ✓Valid driver’s license

ITAR

• ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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