Supplier Manufacturing Engineer – DFM & Cost Optimizer

Gilat Satellite Networks; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company contribution

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Gym Membership

Coursera access

ADP Financial Planning Assistance

LifeCare Wellness

Job summary

Gilat Satellite Networks in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer to partner with suppliers, resolve manufacturability challenges, and drive cost and quality improvements. You will review designs, assess supplier capabilities, and provide guidance to ensure production alignment with product goals.

The role requires a technical degree, electronics manufacturing experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Technical bachelor's degree preferred.
• Engineering degree in manufacturing/electrical/mechanical field.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates as engineering interface between internal manufacturing, design, and quality teams and external suppliers.
• Support suppliers in resolving manufacturability issues, process questions, and engineering clarifications.
• Provide manufacturability reviews and guidance during new product design process including reviewing drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements for DFM.
• Assess supplier capability, capacity, and manufacturing processes to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for yield, cost reduction, etc, including product changes and new product and manage continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop tooling and test capability for prototype and production needs including training and development for suppliers.
• Develop, maintain and manage changes for production documentation.
• Travel to supplier locations both locally and internationally
• Other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing experience

DFM knowledge

PCB assembly knowledge

Mechanical assembly processes

Documentation for production

MRB processes familiarity

Quality-oriented

Strong communication skills

Project prioritization

Travel to supplier sites

Ability to lift 20 lbs

Sit for extended periods

Education

Engineering degree (Manufacturing/Electrical/Mechanical)

Job description

Gilat Satellite Networks in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer to partner with suppliers, resolve manufacturability challenges, and drive cost and quality improvements. You will review designs, assess supplier capabilities, and provide guidance to ensure production alignment with product goals.

The role requires a technical degree, electronics manufacturing experience, and strong communication.