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Sr. Manufacturing Mechanical Assembly DFX Engineer

Bay Area, CA💼 Full-time💰 $145,188–$145,188🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Own end-to-end mechanical assembly design integration for TeraWave satellite modules, bridging structural design, mechanical integration, and volume production readiness for an orbital constellation.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Mechanical Assembly DFX Engineer

Builds

TeraWave optical satellite communication modules

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Advanced Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (mechanical assemblies)

Required skills

DFM/DFA/DFX methodologies, 3D CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), GD&T interpretation, manufacturing process knowledge (CNC, sheet metal, welding, composites, casting, forging, additive), cost-benefit analysis, NPI support, tolerance stack-up analysis

Preferred skills

AS9100 quality systems, lean manufacturing (Six Sigma, Kaizen), Model-Based Definition (MBD), cost modeling, shop floor experience

Technologies

NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, 3DCS, VSA

Responsibilities

Lead DFX reviews (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFC) across product lifecycle, partner with design teams to improve producibility, analyze CAD models and drawings for manufacturing risks, develop DFX guidelines and standards, drive design trade studies, collaborate with suppliers on process capabilities, support cost reduction initiatives, resolve design-driven quality issues, contribute to GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses, support NPI and production readiness reviews, provide input on make vs. buy decisions, mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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