Global Manufacturing Infrastructure Engineer

ICEYE; Espoo; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland seeks a Global Manufacturing Infrastructure Engineer to scale production facilities globally. This hands-on role translates manufacturing strategy into scalable infrastructure, ensuring facilities are designed, installed, commissioned, and ready for integration operations.

You will own facility layouts, BOMs, and on-site equipment deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet regional requirements and regulatory constraints, while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record designing production environments with solid documentation.
• Experience designing production layouts with digital factory tools (visTABLE, FactoryCAD, FactoryFLOW).
• Experience with RF and electronics test equipment setup, including on-site installation and validation of lab workstations.
• Strong systems-level thinking; translate AIT and manufacturing requirements into physical infrastructure specs.
• Deep understanding of cleanroom layout planning, ESD environments, GSE/tooling integration, and satellite AIT workflows.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Eng., IT, Security, Facilities, and Quality.
• Proven technical judgment in commissioning environments; assess readiness and grant final approval.
• Hands-on mindset; define standards and apply them in real deployments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and deliver production facility plans, including layouts and flow definitions.
• Own and maintain the production equipment BOM with stakeholders.
• Lead on-site setup, installation, and commissioning of production equipment.
• Collaborate with local site stakeholders to adapt designs for region-specific conditions, regulations, and constraints.
• Lead and document the commissioning and qualification process for each site, including test readiness and compliance verification.
• Issue formal technical approval and facility handover confirmation, validating readiness for integration operations.

Skills

Production facility design

Digital factory / digital twin tools

RF & electronics test equipment setup

On-site installation & commissioning

Systems-level thinking

Cleanroom / ESD / GSE

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & communication

Willingness to travel

Translate requirements to infra specs

Tools

visTABLE

FactoryCAD

FactoryFLOW

Job description

Global Manufacturing Infrastructure Engineer – Espoo, Finland. Department: Global Manufacturing Infrastructure. Reports to: Head of GMI. Permanent position, Office-based. Employment subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required.

This role is critical to ICEYE’s goal of scaling global production capabilities beyond one satellite per week, supporting localization requirements and global missions. As a hands‑on engineer, you will directly enable ICEYE’s global expansion by translating manufacturing strategy into physical, scalable production infrastructure across international sites, ensuring every new facility is designed, equipped, commissioned, and ready for integration operations.

Your Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Design, document, and deliver production facility plans, including layouts and material and personnel flow definitions.
• Own and maintain the production equipment bill of materials (BOM) in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead on‑site setup, installation, and commissioning of production equipment.
• Collaborate with local site stakeholders to adapt designs for region‑specific conditions, regulations, and constraints.
• Lead and document the commissioning and qualification process for each site, including test readiness assessments and compliance verification.
• Issue formal technical approval and facility handover confirmation, validating readiness for integration operations.

Must Haves (Qualifications)

• Proven track record of designing production environments with strong documentation skills.
• Experience in the design and optimization of production layouts using digital factory and digital twin tools (e.g., visTABLE, FactoryCAD, FactoryFLOW).
• Experience with RF and electronics test equipment setup, including on‑site installation and validation of laboratory workstations.
• Strong systems‑level thinking and the ability to translate AIT and manufacturing requirements into physical infrastructure specifications.
• Deep understanding of cleanroom layout planning, ESD environments, GSE/tooling integration, and satellite AIT workflows.
• Experience coordinating with cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, IT, Security, Facility Management, and Quality.
• Proven technical judgment in commissioning environments, with the ability to assess readiness and issue final operational approval.
• Hands‑on mindset, with the ability to both define standards and support their application in real‑world deployments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel globally.

Nice to Haves

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing systems architecture, integration facility design, or production infrastructure definition—ideally in aerospace or high‑tech manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six‑Sigma belt.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. They vary by location and are updated based on employee feedback. Talent Acquisition will confirm which benefits apply for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, so we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply, and adjustments or support can be requested during the recruitment process.