Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Sidus Space® (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison between management, shop and quality functions.
• Take engineering drawings and create, document, and generate manufacturing routers to produce hardware in a timely manner which meets customer requirements and timelines.
• Read and communicate internal and customer drawings to shop floor personnel.
• Assist production in the resolution of manufacturing problems to maintain production schedules.
• Contribute to and collaborate with Engineering resources to understand and continuously improve design for manufacturability.
• Continually work to develop process improvements and enhancements to maximize production and quality.
• Support new purchase order pre-production meetings, weekly management production schedule tag up, and any other unscheduled meetings as they are required by management.
• Promote an environment where Engineering/Production team members are considered highly valued technical experts.
• Display professionalism while interacting with Quality Assurance, Sales, and manufacturing personnel to support production activities, disposition of parts, and analysis of customer concerns.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Department’s synergistic role within the organization by assisting other departments for the mutual benefit of the company.
• Participate in technical data package reviews when necessary to ensure constraints are resolved to meet requirements.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with colleagues and all levels of management.
• Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5-years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience OR a master’s degree in (STEM) with 3-years’ engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong manufacturing background in machining, sheet metal, tooling and composites/plastics.
• Knowledge of CNC/Multi-Axis Milling, Mill-Turn, Grinding, Wire EDM, Drilling, Deburring, Welding, Waterjet and Mechanical Assembly Processes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Systems: Prototype Processing, 3-D Printing, Equipment review and selection.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Engineering Drawing Interpretation – Read GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, notes.
• Manufacturing Processes knowledge – understanding CNC milling/turning, drilling, grinding, EDM, welding, etc.
• Understanding of common aerospace standards and specifications.
• Extensive understanding of material and material selection in support of various machining/manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of various special processes (heat treat, ultrasonic inspection, surface finishes, welding, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Stationary Work – occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to transport objects, remaining mostly stationary, sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces.
• Computer Work – daily use of laptop, computer monitor screen, keyboard, and mouse, sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers. Prolonged periods sitting or standing in an office environment.

Travel Requirement

Able to travel less than 10% of the time.

Schedule

This position is for the 1st shift generally working Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion
• Matching 401(k) on Day ONE
• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick days) and 11 paid holidays
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events