Manufacturing Engineer II

About The Role

The Manufacturing Engineer II role is crucial in driving process improvements, ensuring product quality, and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. This position involves developing and implementing manufacturing processes, conducting root cause analysis, and leading process improvement initiatives. The role requires a solid understanding of manufacturing principles, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing principles and practices, engineering techniques and methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software (ex: NX).
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in conducting process validation and verification tasks.
• Basic knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
• Proficiency reading technical manuals and schematics.
• Knowledge of equipment calibration and testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record in a space or aerospace manufacturing setting.
• In-depth understanding of spacecraft subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, avionics, propulsion, and high-pressure systems.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement processes from the ground up, with strong communication skills to engage a diverse team.
• Successful introduction of new aerospace hardware systems into manufacturing, testing, and production environments.
• Experience in implementing AS9100 quality standards.
• Proficiency in onboarding MES, PLM, and ERP systems.

Pay

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.

Company Information

We are an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.