SPACEX | MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - AVIONICS ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – AVIONICS ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new assembly processes as necessary for new product introduction, including equipment specification, flight qualification, and ongoing process control
• Drive production efficiency improvements, including robotics and automation, to reduce labor, component cost and maximize quality
• Integrate existing machinery with MES/ERP system to automate data transfer and streamline manufacturing processes
• Support production processes with troubleshooting and nonconformance resolution
• Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures.
• Maintain production documentation and procedures
• Perform training of production personnel and leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of science in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or test engineering

***PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of software development experience in manufacturing environment
• CAD experience (NX/Unigraphics preferred)
• Experience with vision recognition software and camera systems
• Experience with ultrasonic welding processes
• Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
• Experience with microelectronics manufacturing processes
• Experience with automated test methods such as flying probes or bed of nails
• Six Sigma Belt certification
• Ability to create and deliver presentations for IQ/OQ/PQ, PDR/CDR, and government customers
• Ability to identify and analyze production process improvements for rate and quality
• Create Return Of Investment analyses to support capital investment projects
• Hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware
• Demonstrated capability solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industries
• Working experience in an AS9100 or equivalent quality system

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require long hours and weekend work
• Some travel may be required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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