Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Turion Space
Irvine, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and improving manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and supporting production operations. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence in our manufacturing activities.
- Application Deadline
- December 29, 2024
- Department
- Vehicle Design / Analysis / Integration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $120,000 - $150,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Deepak Grover
Key Responsibilities
- Process Improvement: Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Implement process improvements and best practices.
- Quality Assurance: Develop and enforce quality control standards to ensure that products meet or exceed specifications. Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for quality issues.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to equipment, processes, and materials.
- Project Management: Lead and manage manufacturing projects, including the implementation of new processes, technologies, and production lines. Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
- Collaboration: Work closely with design, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes with product designs and requirements.
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and performance metrics. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Training and Development: Mentor and train manufacturing engineers and technicians. Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a proven track record of process optimization and quality improvement.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and equipment management. Proficiency in manufacturing software and tools (e.g., CAD, ERP systems).
- Project Management: Experience managing manufacturing projects, including planning, execution, and performance monitoring.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex manufacturing challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical information clearly.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with significant experience in aerospace or high-tech industries.
- Advanced Skills: Expertise in advanced manufacturing techniques, process optimization, and technology integration.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in manufacturing or quality management (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, PMP) are highly desirable.
- Industry Experience: Extensive experience in aerospace or space technology sectors, particularly with complex and high-precision manufacturing environments.
- Innovation: Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and systems.
ITAR Requirements:
- This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
- Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.
About Turion Space
Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.
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