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What this role is
This role leads the day-to-day execution of manufacturing projects at a space-broadband company, bridging global engineering teams, production plants, and suppliers to move satellite and ground-station hardware from design into production. It suits someone with 5+ years of industrialization experience who is comfortable applying lean methods, qualifying equipment with suppliers, and solving manufacturing problems across multiple time zones.
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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 translating between plant floor, suppliers, and engineers
- Willingness to travel to plant and supplier sites
Nice to have
- Green Belt certification or equivalent
- Aerospace, satellite, automotive, or regulated-hardware manufacturing background (e.g., AS9100, IATF16949 environment)