Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Development

What you'll do

• Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware in Starlink satellite systems.
• Source parts by assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems in coordination with procurement teams.
• Define technical and quality requirements for suppliers during both new product introduction and production phases.
• Lead root cause analysis to resolve supplier quality issues as a liaison between internal departments and external partners.
• Implement and monitor the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable production rates.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics to identify trends and develop improvement plans for systemic gaps.
• Conduct research to identify new suppliers and manufacturing capabilities in metrology and other processes.
• Drive product and process improvements to lower costs, reduce supply risk, and improve cycle times.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, or design engineering.
• Master's degree in engineering, business, or supply chain is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC, injection molding, or castings.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) principles and applications.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques like Six Sigma or design of experiments.
• Knowledge of metrology tools, lean manufacturing, and supply chain concepts.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.