Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics & Test
Core
Lead Manufacturing Engineer responsible for process development, implementation, and sustainment of Avionics Components and Assemblies across all programs.
Role type
Senior IC Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics & Test)
Builds
Avionics components, assemblies, and test infrastructure for satellites and rockets
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics Manufacturing
Required skills
Personnel leadership, Value Stream Mapping, Method of Manufacture planning, cell design, Factory layout definition, Equipment selection, FAT/SAT/production commissioning, Capital justification, Project management, Root cause analysis, Lean tools (5S), DFMEA/PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, EEE piece parts knowledge, PCB/PCBA assembly, Electromechanical assembly, Tooling, Test techniques, Electronic circuits fundamentals
Preferred skills
Environmental acceptance testing (vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum), Instrumentation and sensors (power supplies, oscilloscopes, accelerometers, RTDs, 4-20mA), Production line design, Design-to-production transition, Cross-functional team collaboration
Technologies
3D printing, Lean tools, DFMEA, PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis
Responsibilities
Coach and mentor engineers, Conduct performance reviews, Interview and hire candidates, Create team goals and metrics, Lead meetings for project completion, Contribute to design reviews, Oversee new product introductions, Perform Value Stream Mapping and cell design, Define factory layouts and equipment selection, Lead problem containment investigations, Drive continuous improvement processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
