Sr. Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Production

Astra Space Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra Space Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve production processes and documentation for aerospace hardware. The role collaborates with Design Engineering, Quality and Operations to turn engineering intent into practical, scalable manufacturing plans.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, reads complex drawings and BOMs, and applies GD&T and DFMA principles to ensure manufacturability and consistent quality on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or similar role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs and specs.
• Knowledge of GD&T and DFm/DFa principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and standard work from prototype through production.
• Translate engineering designs, drawings, BOMs, and specifications into clear manufacturing methods, including operation sequence, tooling needs, inspection points, and process controls.
• Support first builds, pilot builds, production readiness, and transition-to-production activities.
• Provide day-to-day production support to resolve build issues, documentation gaps, nonconformances, and production blockers.
• Partner with Design Engineering to provide DFM/DFA feedback that improves manufacturability, assembly flow, quality, and repeatability.
• Partner with Quality to define acceptance criteria, inspection needs, traceability requirements, and manufacturing risk controls.
• Support tooling, fixture, equipment, layout, and capacity needs required to scale production.
• Use manufacturing data, root cause analysis, and Lean principles to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and increase throughput.
• Train production personnel on new processes, documentation, tools, and production standards.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

DFM/DFA

Reading drawings

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

MES

ERP

Job description

Astra Space Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve production processes and documentation for aerospace hardware. The role collaborates with Design Engineering, Quality and Operations to turn engineering intent into practical, scalable manufacturing plans.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, reads complex drawings and BOMs, and applies GD&T and DFMA principles to ensure manufacturability and consistent quality on the shop floor.