Manufacturing Engineer

E-Space; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Space in Arlington, TX is seeking an engineer to design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes for high-volume aerospace production. You will collaborate with the mechanical design team to ensure manufacturability and lead prototype builds to meet production milestones.

This exempt, full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ year manufacturing experience, with willingness to work weekends and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed.
• Travel up to 10% for business.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes.
• Collaborate with the mechanical design team to ensure manufacturability.
• Lead prototype builds to meet production milestones.
• Ensure manufacturing systems hit high-volume, cost and quality targets.
• Identify tooling/automation opportunities and ROI.
• Develop and deploy production data requirements and SPC.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you've come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We're intentional, we're unapologetically curious and we're 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

The E-Space Manufacturing team builds the world's most advanced aerospace products at high rate and high precision.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes
• Collaborate with the mechanical design team to incorporate design for manufacturability
• Lead prototype builds ensuring incremental milestones for the production development are met
• Ensure manufacturing systems are capable of hitting high volume rate, cost, and quality targets
• Lead facilities development, floor layout, headcount requirements, and material flow definition
• Identify tooling and hardware requirements, design and implement them into production processes
• Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluate return on investment for each
• Work with in-house resources or vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement on the production line

What you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both
• Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed
• Able to travel for business trips up to 10%

Extra points for the following:

• Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment
• Proven excellence in a high-volume commercial or automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience with DOE, gage R&R, and process qualifications
• Experience defining production data requirements and SPC
• Ability to design tooling for high-volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation into production processes
• Experience integrating electromechanical or lamination assemblies with both manual and automated processes
• Ability to develop and maintain high-performing suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter
• Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems

$0 - $0 a year

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Arlington, TX facility.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used - so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience. If that's your experience, then we'll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off