Supplier Development Engineer, PCB (Starlink)
SpaceXRemotely
six sigmalean manufacturingpcbrfipcppapfaicp/cpk
Job Description
📋 Description
- Own supplier development for PCB portfolio for Starlink User Terminal.
- Build a scalable PCB supplier base for high-volume production ramps.
- Assess supplier capability, capacity, process stability, and readiness for high-volume PCB
- Lead PPAP, FAI, production ramps, and reliability campaigns.
- Develop qualification plans for PCBs and standardize QA protocols across suppliers.
- Drive supplier performance via Lean, scorecards, audits, and root-cause analysis.
🎯 Requirements
- Bachelor's in Electrical, Materials, RF Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years in PCB engineering/quality/reliability or supplier development.
- Strong background in PCB manufacturing, materials, quality systems, reliability.
- Experience with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and First Article Inspection for PCBs.
- Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-4101, IPC-4552, IPC-TM-650).
- Ability to read 2D drawings, Gerber/ODB++, and stack-up designs.
🎁 Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer; diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Opportunity to work on Starlink high-volume PCB programs.
- ITAR compliance and international collaboration exposure.