Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Space
Core
Lead Manufacturing Engineer owning manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware, ensuring quality and reliability across the vehicle integration value chain.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (spacecraft hardware)
Builds
Complex spacecraft hardware and production tooling
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space
Required skills
Design for Manufacturability, tooling design & selection, supplier technical management, quality system implementation, structural sizing and load path analysis, cleanroom manufacturing, CAD proficiency (NX, SolidWorks, CREO), GD&T, supply chain specification, cost analysis
Preferred skills
Large-scale change management, manufacturing execution systems (MES), PLM systems (Teamcenter, SAP, Windchill), scaling production from single units to hundreds, team leadership, software scripting
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, CREO, Teamcenter, SAP, Windchill
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives for manufacturing strategy and execution, mentor junior engineers, drive excellence in product delivery, design production tooling and fixtures, manage supply chain for tooling and capital equipment, implement quality systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
