Ispace Inc.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Englewood, Colorado · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$126k-$189kDetected 49 days ago

SAPProcess ImprovementERPSolidWorksCATIAAvionicsHardware DesignCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: "Expand our Planet.
With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development.
Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.

Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of components and module assemblies from development to production.
Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.
Lead team in production readiness reviews for transition from development into full-rate program production.
Lead Process Improvement initiatives across floor with labor and cost reductions in mind.
Document and provide resolution to non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions.
Identify capital tooling and work center capability needs and lead the efforts of standing up key production capabilities.
Design Manufacturing Support Equipment
Work cross functionally and hold oneself accountable to deliver on commitments with minimal oversight.
Identify and document program risks, attempting to resolve independently or escalating as appropriate.

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
Experience leading production readiness reviews and managing transitions from development into full-rate production.
Experience documenting and dispositioning non-conformances, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
Familiarity with Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and change management processes.
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality management systems.
Experience contributing to resource estimation, schedule planning, and program risk identification.
Masters or higher degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
Experience in aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or satellite manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with avionics or electromechanical assembly, integration, and space-grade handling standards.

Background leading Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement initiatives
Green Belt or Black Belt a plus.

Represent ispace culture by living Our Values (Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Accountability) and reflecting Our Way (Get People Involved, Prove by Action, Go Beyond Convention).

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