Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer

Gilat•San Dimas, CA

9h•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gilat Wavestream, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks, is seeking a Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a technical contributor and engineering interface between internal manufacturing, design, and quality teams and external suppliers. The role ensures suppliers understand product requirements and engineering changes, resolves manufacturability challenges, and drives quality and cost improvements. It provides design-for-manufacturing guidance, assesses supplier capabilities, and supports production and product performance goals. The position includes travel to supplier locations locally and internationally. The salary range is $90,000–$105,000. Candidates must be able to legally work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a post-offer DOT drug test. The role requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and sit for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

A technical bachelor's degree is preferred; technical fields include electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering technology.
The ideal candidate has a Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering degree and five years of experience.
Experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of PCB assembly processes, including soldering, inspection, and functional testing.
Familiarity with mechanical assembly processes, including threaded fasteners, epoxies, and harness assembly.
Ability to compose assembly travelers and procedures to support production builds.
Familiarity with MRB processes and dispositioning defective hardware.
Self-starter dedicated to quality.
Superior written and spoken communication skills and an enthusiastic, cooperative, can-do attitude.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills, combined with knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
Ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.
Availability to travel to supplier locations locally and internationally.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and sit for an extended period of time.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a post-offer DOT drug test upon hire.

Responsibilities

Serve as the 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, including reviewing drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements for design for manufacturability (DFM).
Assess supplier capability, capacity, and manufacturing processes for alignment with requirements.
Analyze manufacturing processes for yield and cost reduction, including product changes and new products, and manage continuous improvement efforts.
Develop tooling and test capability for prototype and production needs, including supplier training and development.
Develop, maintain, and manage changes to production documentation.
Travel to supplier locations locally and internationally.
Perform other duties as requested by management.