Sr. Manufacturing Mechanical Assembly DFX Engineer
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