Senior Manufacturing Engineering

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.At CesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We are looking to add a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge manufacturing processes for high-reliability high-volume satellites we would like to hear from you.
In this position you will lead the development implementation and improvement of manufacturing processes equipment and production methods for products and platforms. This role contributes to manufacturing operations by developing complex manufacturing solutions resolving technical challenges and validating manufacturing processes that ensure products satisfy engineering manufacturing quality and cost requirements.

Working cross-functionally with manufacturing quality supply chain and operations teams this role supports manufacturing engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle.
Develop manufacturing processes production workflows tooling fixtures and work instructions supporting complex products and assemblies.
Conduct engineering analyses process evaluations time studies and capacity analyses to improve production performance.
Evaluate engineering drawings specifications bills of materials and manufacturing requirements while resolving moderately complex manufacturing challenges.
Conduct manufacturing process validation equipment qualification first article builds and production readiness activities.
Evaluate production performance manufacturing data process capability and quality metrics while resolving moderately complex manufacturing issues.
Validate manufacturing processes through root cause investigations engineering changes and corrective actions.
Collaborate with manufacturing quality supply chain production control and operations teams providing manufacturing engineering support.
Develop manufacturing documentation work instructions engineering reports and process flows shaping content and format based on program needs.
Support design reviews manufacturing reviews engineering investigations and new product introduction activities by providing manufacturing engineering guidance.
Maintain manufacturing documentation process records and configuration-controlled technical information.
Evaluate manufacturing methodologies and production processes to identify improvements.
Recommend improvements that enhance manufacturability quality and production readiness.
A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Electrical Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) of electronics hardware.
Experience with change management nonconformance documentation root cause analysis corrective action systems and acceptance criteria.
Experience with cost analysis managing suppliers and configuration management.
Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries.
Proficiency with PLM and ERP software.
Proficiency in AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system requirements.
Proficiency in lean manufacturing methodologies.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
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