Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical Metrology (Starlink)

The role

The Supplier Development Engineer will execute end-to-end supplier strategies for precision mechanical components and metrology processes. This role involves supplier selection, equipment selection, and process engineering to support high-volume Starlink manufacturing.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end supplier development for mechanical metrology and high-precision mechanical components
• Engage with suppliers on selection, equipment selection, and process engineering
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical metrology methods, GD&T, and PC-DMIS programming
• Design, develop, and qualify precision measurement fixtures
• Assess supplier manufacturing and metrology capabilities
• Indirectly manage internal metrology lab activities and technicians
• Implement artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for metrology
• Lead PPAP, FAI, GR&R studies, and production rate ramps
• Develop and execute qualification plans including dimensional validation and environmental stability testing
• Drive supplier performance improvement through Lean methodologies and process audits

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, metrology, industrial engineering, or a other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in mechanical metrology, precision manufacturing, or supplier development
• Valid driver's license

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical metrology, precision manufacturing, or supplier development
• Strong technical background in GD&T, dimensional metrology, measurement system analysis, and high-volume production environments
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience indirectly managing labs, technicians, or cross-functional technical teams
• Hands-on experience implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for metrology applications
• Proficiency in PC-DMIS programming for coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and strong familiarity with Hexagon CMM and Optical Measurement Machine (OMM) hardware
• Strong expertise in datum scheme development, GD&T best practices, measurement fixture design, and fixture qualification processes
• Deep knowledge of mechanical metrology tools and methods including CMMs, optical scanners, surface profilometers, laser trackers, and automated inspection systems
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, and Gage R&R specifically for precision mechanical components
• Strong understanding of manufacturing capability and metrology capability assessments
• Proven ability to translate raw metrology data into meaningful engineering insights

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

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