Lead SMT Supplier Development Engineer for High-Volume Electronics

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on SMT for Starlink. You will lead supplier qualification, NPI, and ramp-up of SMT lines, driving process improvements and collaboration with cross-functional teams worldwide to meet high-volume production demands.

The role requires hands-on SMT experience, IPC/ J-STD-001 knowledge, and travel up to 50% to supplier sites. Onsite in Bastrop with opportunity to influence global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or related field.
• 2+ years in PCBA/ SMT manufacturing with hands-on process experience.
• Experience with SMT equipment programming, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and ongoing performance management for SMT/PCBA.
• Drive NPI activities for new SMT lines, including validation and ramp-up.
• Identify and resolve SMT defects, yield optimization and process improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis using PFMEA/DOE/SPC.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams on DFM/DFA feedback.
• Travel to supplier sites up to 50% for audits and on-site support.
• Develop supplier scorecards and KPIs for cost, yield, and resilience.
• Support transition from prototype to mass production with capacity planning.

Skills

Supplier development

NPI

Quality engineering

Project management

SMD/SMT processes

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Fuji

Panasonic

DEK

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on SMT for Starlink. You will lead supplier qualification, NPI, and ramp-up of SMT lines, driving process improvements and collaboration with cross-functional teams worldwide to meet high-volume production demands.

The role requires hands-on SMT experience, IPC/ J-STD-001 knowledge, and travel up to 50% to supplier sites. Onsite in Bastrop with opportunity to influence global supply chains.