Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development (Starlink)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-31
Responsibilities
- Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in satellite systems.
- Collaborate with internal engineering and manufacturing teams as well as suppliers.
- Support the procurement team in sourcing parts aligned with supplier competencies.
- Define supplier technical and quality requirements for NPI and production phases.
- Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis.
- Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Conduct research to identify new suppliers and capabilities in manufacturing.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain engineering, or related fields.
- Manufacturing experience in areas like CNC, Injection Molding, etc.
- Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods.
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT).
- Knowledge of lean production and supply chain concepts.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
