{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"183f94de41df9b682aacdc08","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/183f94de41df9b682aacdc08","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/183f94de41df9b682aacdc08","title":"Supplier Industrialization Engineer, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)","description":"SUPPLIER INDUSTRIALIZATION ENGINEER, PCB/PCBA (STARSHIELD)\nThis role manages the demand plan and sourcing for hardware used in the Starshield satellite constellation. The position requires working closely with internal engineering, manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure supply continuity and meet production goals.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nOwn continuity of supply for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and components on the Starshield program\nCollaborate with design, R&D, commercial supply chain, hardware reliability, and production teams to manage suppliers and deliver world‑class products for our customers\nSupport procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier capabilities by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems\nIdentify, audit, and onboard new suppliers\nDevelop and implement supplier technical requirements and quality flow downs to meet hardware manufacturing needs\nImplement and monitor production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production\nEnsure qualification and reliability activities at suppliers are in line with requirements\nDevelop and approve process controls to control critical characteristics\nRecommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and opportunities for defects\nAnalyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps to drive supplier improvement plans\nProvide feedback to suppliers as appropriate on manufacturing methods, with a specific focus on eliminating costs, reducing cycle times, and increasing yields\nFunction as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and provide technical support\nDrive supplier root cause failure analysis and corrective actions associated with any quality gaps, escapes, or containments\nLead projects and present reports to internal teams, management, and/or suppliers\nAct as internal owner of supplier’s statistical process control (SPC), yield improvement activities, new tool/process qualification, and performance in terms of quality, efficiency, and cost\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline\nExperience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication (including school projects, clubs, or internships)\n\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE\nAdvanced degree in engineering, business, or supply chain\nWorking knowledge of supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP, FAIR, RCCA failure analysis, lean methods, etc.) and quality systems (ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9004, TS 16949, AS9100, NADCAP)\nKnowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., SPC, design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.\nDisciplined approach to problem solving – 8D\nElectronics manufacturing experience, preferably with PCBs for high‑speed / RF applications\nExperience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally\nAbility to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment with minimal oversight and learn new skills on the job quickly and efficiently\nAbility to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and management\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nWillingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines\nAbility to travel: Up to 25-60% travel required (domestic and international)\nValid driver’s license\n\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nPay range:\n\nSupplier Development Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year\nSupplier Development Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year\n\nYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\n\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to company policy that satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carry‑over, and use requirements of the law.\n\nITAR REQUIREMENTS\nTo 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. 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