SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production.

As a Supplier Development Engineer focused on Final Assembly, Test and Packout for Starlink, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of the user terminal manufacturing at our global suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning, proposing, and leading experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisions, with a focus on scalability for high volume manufacturing.
• Assessing the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part design, including its potential for automation and cost-effective mass production.
• Planning validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability at high volumes, incorporating throughput modeling and yield optimization.
• Analyzing results of validation exercises and provide technical recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce variability in large-scale production.
• Reviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues, ensuring alignment with high volume ramp-up requirements. 
• Drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability for high volume manufacturing, including DFM principles for scalability and automation.
• Assigns specific tasks and work with SpaceX suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities aimed at achieving consistent high throughput and low defect rates. 
• Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program, emphasizing metrics for production efficiency and cost per unit.
• Establish validation procedures to figure out acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production, incorporating statistical process controls and capacity planning for high volume output. 
• Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals, with emphasis on their suitability for high volume manufacturing, such as automated lines and rapid cycle times.
• Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance and scalability to meet production demands.
• Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals, including ramp-up plans for high volume output.
• Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp, evaluating infrastructure for sustained high throughput and supply chain resilience.
• Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk, focusing on minimizing downtime and optimizing yield in mass production environments. 
• Apply solid understanding of quality control and manufacturing concepts to develop specific Product Quality Plan (PQP) appropriate to program and commodity, tailored for high volume manufacturing with advanced statistical methods and automated inspection.
• Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations, ensuring robust processes for large-scale production.
• Actively participate in the program planning and monitoring process assuming responsibility for key deliverables at all milestones, including quality gates for volume ramp-up. 
• Provide technical direction and guidance to other Quality Engineers supporting the implementation of the PQP, promoting continuous improvement for high yield operations.
• Assess measurability and creatively address concerns directly with stakeholders, incorporating real-time monitoring tools for high volume lines.
• Identify and direct studies to implement improvements in measuring method where appropriate, such as adopting AI-driven analytics for defect prediction. 
• Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure adherence to SpaceX quality standards, with frequency scaled for high production volumes.
• Implement FAI and Cp/Cpk reviews of mechanical parts, extending to ongoing process capability monitoring for sustained high volume performance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in one of the following: supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, manufacturing, or design engineering.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in PCBA manufacturing.
• Professional experience with SMT processes (e.g., screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow, wave soldering, and inspection).
• Engineering degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma certification, or Lean manufacturing principles applied.
• Proven track record of production ramp-up for high-volume electronics manufacturing, preferably in consumer electronics.
• Strong understanding of PCBA failure modes, defect analysis, and quality control methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, PFMEA, DOE, SPC), with the ability to develop Product Quality Plans (PQP), implement FAI and Cp/Cpk reviews, and establish audit procedures tailored for high production volumes.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis.
• Experience in analyzing large datasets and dispositioning hardware based on data.
• 5+ years of experience in SMT engineering, including leadership roles in supplier development or process engineering for complex consumer electronics systems and/or 5+ years of experience in Final Assembly, Test and Packout.
• Expertise in advanced SMT technologies, such as fine-pitch components, BGA/CSP assembly, selective soldering, and high-mix/low-volume to high-volume transitions.
• Knowledge of environmental testing and reliability standards for consumer electronics (e.g., vibration, thermal cycling).
• Prior experience in the consumer electronics industry, particularly with high volume hardware assembly.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is based in VN 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 to suppliers within Vietnam.

Lead, LS Footwear Developer (VN)

At a Glance:

As a Lead Innovation Footwear Developer, you will be a driving force at the forefront of On's product evolution from the Vietnam side. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy to lead complex projects, challenge conventions, and champion innovative approaches that define the future of footwear. This role requires you to master technical complexity, manage key stakeholder relationships, and translate visionary concepts into scalable, performance-driven products.

Your Team:

On's Lightspray Innovation team is an agile, interdisciplinary group of footwear creation, advanced manufacturing, and future of sport experts, driving On's future innovations and athlete-informed technologies that set On footwear apart.

We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to pioneer footwear innovation. As a member of the On Innovation Team, you will think outside the box and bring new, innovative ideas to life.

Your Mission:

• Lead and own the end-to-end creation of high-impact, innovative product concepts. You will manage multiple projects independently, from initial strategy and conception through to commercialization, ensuring alignment with overarching company goals.
• Leverage your expert knowledge of manufacturing processes, material properties, and product construction to troubleshoot significant and unique issues. With a strong root-cause analysis mindset, you will tackle challenges in tooling, molding, and assembly, and develop new material applications, process ideas and specifications.
• Act as a key influencer and central communication hub between diverse internal teams and major external T1/T2 partners. You will manage expectations, negotiate effectively, and confidently communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
• Critically assess and validate last shapes with last engineers to perfect the intended fit and performance. You will collaborate with computational designers, footwear developers and commercialisation engineers to pioneer upper and construction adjustments that enhance fit, durability, and ensure scalable manufacturing.
• Own the documentation of complex tooling and upper-related issues, defining and communicating clear correction actions to all stakeholders. You will create and manage comprehensive tech packs, specification sheets, and BOMs, while driving development timelines to meet critical calendar milestones.
• Act as a leader within the team, determining methods and procedures for new assignments and potentially supervising the activities of other team members.

Your Story:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in footwear development, with a significant focus on innovation and bringing new technologies to market.
• Expert-level knowledge of advanced footwear manufacturing processes, including tooling, molding, injecting, welding, lasting, and assembly. You understand factory capabilities, tolerances, and limitations and know how to design for scalable replication.
• A natural technical curiosity and a robust, root-cause analysis approach to problem-solving.
• In-depth, demonstrated knowledge of advanced footwear materials, their properties, and performance characteristics, including experience with advanced testing and analysis.
• Proven ability to not only lead the scaling of new technologies but also to assess their commercial viability and factory readiness.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to confidently present and defend concepts to senior management and external partners.
• A demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, navigating ambiguity and making independent judgments on complex and significant issues.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members or supervising project activities is a strong plus.
• Comfortable and proficient with industrial machinery and hands-on prototyping.
• High level of English language proficiency is highly regarded..
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% of the time.