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What this role is
This role develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for satellite components and production equipment, supporting both ongoing operations and new product launches. It suits engineers with 3+ years in manufacturing who want to drive continuous improvement through process design, automation evaluation, and cross-functional project leadership.
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Skills this role names
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Microsoft Excel
- NetSuite
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM)
- Six Sigma
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- 3+ years manufacturing environment experience
- Manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixturing experience
- Continuous improvement initiatives experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- CAD/CAM software proficiency
- Advanced Excel skills
- Statistics and capability studies knowledge
- Six Sigma methodologies knowledge
- Technical documentation and work instructions creation
Nice to have
- PFMEA and Lean Manufacturing experience
- Core Quality Tools knowledge (Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PFMEA)
- Liaison or concurrent engineering experience
- AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar CAD software experience
- ERP, MES, and PLM systems experience (NetSuite, Solumina, Fusion 360)
- Robotic equipment manufacturing support experience
- Demonstrated Six Sigma process improvement implementation
- Six Sigma Black Belt (DMAIC) certification