Senior Space Hardware Manufacturing Engineer

The Valentino Group; Alameda (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Valentino Group in California is seeking a hands-on Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing of low-volume, high-mix space hardware such as launch vehicles and spacecraft engines. You will partner with electrical, mechanical, test engineering, and program teams to ensure producible, testable, safe, and reliable hardware, while driving DFM/DFA, work instructions, and production schedules.

This role requires strong problem solving, on‑the‑floor leadership, and willingness to

Competenze

• 5+ years of relevant experience leading electrical and/or mechanical designs from inception through production.
• Strong DFM/DFA background—proven delivery through development, test, and production.
• Familiarity with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle design and test.
• Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis.
• Proficiency with CAD and GD&T.
• Clear written/verbal communication and collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure; continuous improvement mindset.
• Willing to work extended hours/weekends as needed.
• Comfortable working on the floor (standing, bending/stooping for extended periods).
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, Aerospace, Physics, Math, CS, or related field (or 4 extra years of experience).

Mansioni

• Own Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA): guide assemblies from design release through build and acceptance testing.
• Enable cross-functional decisions during concept down-selects and feasibility reviews.
• Build production structure with mBOMs, CONOPS, build schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Define standard work: write work instructions, specifications, and best practices.
• Scale capability: implement new manufacturing processes and support capital equipment introduction.
• Train and support technicians: develop clear process plans and floor coaching.
• Lead issue management: track failure modes, drive root-cause and corrective actions.
• Nonconformance & repair: support design/analysis/integration to resolve issues and repair procedures.
• Production test development: create testing processes/requirements for high‑pressure gas systems.
• Adapt fast: respond to evolving designs and time-sensitive constraints.

Conoscenze

DFM/DFA

CAD

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

On-floor leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in EE, Aerospace, Physics, Math, CS, or related field

Strumenti

RCCA

PFMEA

QMS

Descrizione del lavoro

The Valentino Group in California is seeking a hands-on Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing of low-volume, high-mix space hardware such as launch vehicles and spacecraft engines. You will partner with electrical, mechanical, test engineering, and program teams to ensure producible, testable, safe, and reliable hardware, while driving DFM/DFA, work instructions, and production schedules.

This role requires strong problem solving, on‑the‑floor leadership, and willingness to