Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink)

• Analyze manufacturing processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach with focus on mechanical domain

• Experience with taking products from concept and development into high-volume production

• Experience with manufacturing processes like casting, injection molding, stamping, extrusion, lamination, die cutting, etc.

• Research and identify new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finish options

• Develop part qualification criteria, collaborate on functional and reliability requirements, and drive system-level optimization for high-volume production.

• Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to develop supplier production processes for high-rate, high-yield, and reliable parts

• Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause to improve manufacturing yields

• Review DFM from the supplier, including process flow, in-line metrology, inspection mechanism, and engineering analysis

• Direct the supplier process modifications while ultimately responsible for approving first article inspection (FAI) reports, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reports

• Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of mechanical parts, assembly, metrology, and 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 NPI lifecycle, production phases, and program requirement

• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

• +1 years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis, hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering

• Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques for measuring and characterizing mechanical parts (CMM, OMM, etc.)

• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)

• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) principles and applications

• Proficient in 3D CAD and product lifecycle management, preferably Siemens NX

• Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment including motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.

• 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 50% work week travel may be required

• Valid driver's license

• 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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