Senior Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer will be a technical leader to establish and define the manufacturing processes for VG’s future Delta Class Spaceship production line. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. This technical position requires an understanding of DFMA & DFX of composite aerospace structures along with vehicle final assembly and integration. Engineer will lead to defining what production equipment, tools, systems, and materials will be required to create an efficient, organized, and lean factory. Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes for the factory floor.
Champion process improvements across multiple work centers to improve assembly operations and incorporate feedback and learnings from the first Delta Class build.
Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Support review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design requirements.
Participate in the engineering definition review, approval, and release process in accordance with the industry and company standards.
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
adhere to regulatory protocols and rules.
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Experience with composite & metallic aircraft fabrication and assembly
FAA approved Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P License) a plus
Setup of aerospace final assembly and integration
Experience with aircraft systems integration, installation, and assembly
Proficient in lean manufacturing and six sigma philosophies and tools
Proficiency and experience with respect to composite tooling, fabrication, and manufacturing methods and techniques
Experience with CATIA V5 and Enovia (3DX a plus)
GD&T skills through experience and/or formal training
Experience with manufacturing based ERP systems
Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
#S. base salary range for this full-time position is $117,025.00–$178,472.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit
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S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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