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What this role is
This role leads the day-to-day execution of manufacturing projects for a space communications company, bridging engineering, production, and supplier teams to move products from design into production. It suits someone with manufacturing engineering experience who can apply lean methods, manage supplier relationships, and solve production problems across global teams.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering
- Experience leading equipment qualification, process transfer, or ramp-up projects with external suppliers
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
- Ability to work with global cross-functional teams across multiple time zones
- Proficiency with data analysis tools for performance and quality metrics
- Strong communication skills across plant, supplier, and engineering stakeholders
- Willingness to travel to plant and supplier sites
Nice to have
- Green Belt certification or equivalent
- Aerospace, satellite, automotive, or regulated-hardware manufacturing background
- AS9100 or IATF16949 environment experience