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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational steps and processes to produce fully functional hardware at scale. Responsibilities include supporting builds, translating engineering definitions into manufacturing work instructions, and developing/qualifying new technology. Successful candidates will lead DFMA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test, accelerating product development.
If you share our vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of experienced and skilled individuals in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.
Position Specific Details:- Location: Kent WA
- Relocation: Available
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
- Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and integration, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.
- Perform in a hands-on engineering role and serve as a liaison between elements of design, test, manufacturing, and operations.
- Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
- Disposition and investigate root causes of discrepancies; implement preventative/corrective actions.
- Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
- Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
- Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
- Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) across the product life cycle, and drive continuous improvements.
- Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: (0-3 years Level 1 Manufacturing Engineer, 3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer)
- 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions
- Open to work extended hours if required.
Preferred Qualifications:- Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.
- Experience with fabrication processes, tube and duct manufacturing
- Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T
- Experience identifying tooling needs for production system.
- Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation
- Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills (Gantt charting, JIRA tickets, MS Project, Confluence, or similar)
- Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace.
- Previous experience using MES and Windchill software.
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools as needed.
- Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
- Material Review Board (MRB) experience.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45
Other site ranges may differBenefits- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
