Lead Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks, building on Loft Orbital’s heritage, seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing development, tooling, and MGSE for spacecraft assembly and test. You will mentor engineers, shape DfX practices, and align with design, quality, and program teams.

You will lead readiness activities, develop production documentation, and implement CAPA for continuous improvement while focusing on safety, cost, and schedule goals in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading technical engineering teams or manufacturing development activities.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Knowledge of DfM, DfA, and DfX principles.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in satellite AIT or aerospace manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (NASA, ECSS, ISO, MIL-STD, IPC, J-STD).
• Experience supporting MGSE, tooling, fixtures, and Test/EGSE.
• Experience in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of machining, materials, and production methods.
• Experience with heavy equipment handling and rigging.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing CAD & Development Engineers and prioritize activities to meet milestones.
• Develop and standardize manufacturing processes and engineering documentation.
• Apply DfX to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Define manufacturing strategies for scalability and quality.
• Lead tooling, fixtures, and MGSE development and lifecycle management.
• Oversee manufacturing readiness for new products and programs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans; support MR reviews.
• Lead RCA/CAPA and drive continuous improvement across metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Design for Manufacturing

DfX

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD tools

Aerospace manufacturing

Manufacturing readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Siemens NX

CATIA

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Orbitworks, building on Loft Orbital’s heritage, seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing development, tooling, and MGSE for spacecraft assembly and test. You will mentor engineers, shape DfX practices, and align with design, quality, and program teams.

You will lead readiness activities, develop production documentation, and implement CAPA for continuous improvement while focusing on safety, cost, and schedule goals in Abu Dhabi.