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Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc., a Terran Orbital company, is seeking a team-oriented and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will be supporting manufacturing issues on existing product designs and new satellite mechanisms early in the design phase, providing critical design for manufacturability input and supporting testing of these assemblies, while developing and implementing the plan to move from design/test into build/production.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute, maintain, and evolve the company manufacturing strategy and technology roadmap in line with Tyvak strategy. Design and implement the production floor layout, as it relates to manufacturing flight hardware. Design for modularity and adaptability, with an eye for scaling with time and product evolution. Identify capital tooling and work center capability needs and lead the efforts of standing up key production capabilities. Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of components and module assemblies from development to production. Work closely with development and design engineers, internal machine shop, and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturability, reliability, and source-ability, etc.. Lead team in production readiness reviews for transition from development into full-rate program production. Advise team members on technical decisions related to the team’s product and act as responsible manufacturing engineer on non-conformances and work instructions. Resolve and analyze manufacturing and test discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly). Drive continuous process improvements to focus on cost reduction in every element of the production processes. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing processes or products and makes modifications and improvements as needed. Support space hardware testing, including tooling design and data analysis. Act as point of contact in daily and weekly program and production meetings and provide updates to leadership as required. Support PCBA assembly non-conformance disposition and tracking Work the PCBA Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to identify and communication Design for Manufacturability (DFM) issues, PCBA solder profiles, Assembly stencils, and Fixture Design Work with Engineering teams to communicate PCBA Assembly and Fabrication issues Support PCBA manufacturing issue identification and resolution Compile and report product and process yield results and recommend improvement actions as applicable
Requirements
Skills
A successful change agent willing to help Tyvak make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others. Highly self-motivated and organized with strong written and oral communication skills Able to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment. Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to volume as part of a cross-functional team. Demonstrated achievements of rapidly improving production through process improvements while focusing on product reliability and mission success. Experience with process development, facility and line layouts, PFMEA, error-proofing, and/or lean manufacturing, and implementing automation into production processes Experience with design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, source-ability Extensive experience justifying and successfully implementing capital projects, such as onboarding ERP/MES, establishing new work center stations, or qualifying new manufacturing equipment and/or processes.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related discipline. Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering function within a high reliability manufacturing environment, at least two (2) of which should be in electronics or space hardware build and development Design software experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred)
Benefits
Benefits
Competitive health benefits, including 100% Company Paid Medical PPO plan for Employees and Dependents. Generous Paid Company Holiday schedule. Paid Time Off Package.
DISCLAIMERS:
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may also require the possession of an existing United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.
ABOUT TERRAN ORBITAL:
Founded in 2013 in Irvine, California, with headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading vertically integrated provider of end-to-end satellite solutions. Terran Orbital combines satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. In addition, Terran Orbital is developing the world’s largest, most advanced NextGen Earth Observation constellation to provide persistent, real-time earth imagery.
Learn more at www.terranorbital.com
Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.