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Manager, Starlink Engineering (Starlink PCBA SMT)

SpaceX· Starlink Prod Bastrop - V4/Ent. SMT
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Manager responsible for building and leading the Starlink PCBA SMT manufacturing organization in Bastrop, TX, including team development, production readiness, process capability, and execution from startup to disciplined production. Requires operating in a fast-paced startup environment, driving NPI to production, and ensuring safety and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, recruit, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, lead engineers, and specialists for Starlink PCBA manufacturing.
  • Set technical standards and hold the team accountable for delivery.
  • Lead manufacturing development strategy for SMT/PCBA, including capacity, line architecture, and process capability.
  • Own quality, delivery, cost, yield, and equipment performance at high-volume throughput.
  • Own factory layout, material flow, equipment, tooling, spares, and build-process strategy from receiving through test, including capital spend, vendor selection, and automation justified by ROI.
  • Drive new products from design into production. Own NPI readiness, process qualification, and rate ramp, and influence design for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT).
  • Align daily with production, design, test, supply chain, and quality. Serve as the escalation path for line issues and drive root cause to permanent corrective action.
  • Define production data, SPC, and MES/MRP/ERP requirements. Keep process, equipment, and training records current.
  • Ensure a strong focus on safety and ESD control and maintain an excellent safety record.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics development and/or production or SMT production
  • 2+ years of experience leading a team of 10+ individuals as direct reports

Skills

Required:People leadershipSMT/PCBA productionQuality, yield, and cost management
Nice to have:DFM/DFT
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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