Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics - First Shift

Job Summary
The Avionics Manufacturing Engineer develops, qualifies, and implements manufacturing processes and procedures to the build, test and launch of satellites, related subsystems, and components.

This position's internal job code is Manufacturing Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 2-3.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Reviews designs for manufacturability and production scalability; leading and executing tasks as needed to transition hardware build from low-rate initial production to higher rate production
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)
• 2+ years' experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or test engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures
• Good understanding of IPC-A-600 & IPC-A-610
• Experience with NASA-STD-8739.1
• Must have technical problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering based corrective actions
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles and concepts
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.)
• Understands and utilizes theories, principles, and practices of engineering and project management methods
• Aerospace and/or DOD Experience
• Background in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement
• Experience in PCB/PCBA Manufacturing
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Familiarity with IPC-6012, IPC-4101, and IPC-7711C/7721C
• IPC-A-600 & IPC-A-610 Certification

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 2: $80,750 - $118,750
• Level 3: $96,050 - $141,250