Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development (Starlink Gateway)

📋 Description

• 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 requirements based on customer and program requirements 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 requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM
• 2+ years in manufacturing, supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, or design engineering (internship experience is applicable)
• Master's degree in engineering, business, or supply chain (preferred)
• Manufacturing experience in CNC, Injection Molding, Castings (preferred)
• GD&T and metrology knowledge (preferred)
• Onsite in Bastrop, TX; travel 25-50%; ITAR eligible