Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Gateway Manufacturing Specialist (Starlink) to lead NPI manufacturing builds and ensure early prod readiness. You will program, load and operate automated equipment, troubleshoot non-conformances, and drive design integrity and on-time delivery.

This role requires 2+ years in hands-on manufacturing or a engineering/math/science degree, with experience in hardware testing and CAD tooling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hands-on manufacturing or a bachelor's in engineering/math/science.
• Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2 or IPC-A-610 Class 2 hardware.
• Experience with electrical tests and full assembly testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers.
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment.
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions.
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality and delivery timelines.
• Perform process development and validation on new models in aggressive timelines.
• Ensure successful transition of products from development to volume production.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance and cost.
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities.
• Implement solutions on the line to improve manufacturability, quality and speed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science

Associate degree in engineering/math/science

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP/MES systems

iOS

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

GATEWAY MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

At the companywe’releveragingour experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, andoperateall parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together.We’veonly begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers
• Program, load, andoperateautomated equipment
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production
• Identifycontinuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities
• Implement solutions on the line to improve ease of manufacture, quality, and speed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering,mathor science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware
• Experience with electrical tests, in circuit and/or bed of nails testing, and full assembly testing.
• Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment
• Ability to adapt and process change quickly
• Ability toquickly designand iterate on production tooling, using CAD software and tools.
• Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, executing custom-developed software)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestionstoengineering

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:
• 8AM – 6:30 PM MondayThoughFriday
• Standing forlong periodsof time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may berequiredto perform the functions of this position
• Able tolift upto 25lbs. unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.