About this role
We are looking to add a Senior Electronics Manufacturing Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge manufacturing processes for high-reliability, high-volume satellites, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be responsible for the manufacturing of Cesium’s diverse array of electronic assemblies for satellites and other aerospace platforms. Cesium partners with contract manufacturers (CMs) to fabricate and assemble our products; as such, you will serve as Cesium’s in-house expert and primary point-of-contact for our CMs. Day-to-day responsibilities range from highly technical manufacturing analysis and design – such as choosing solder chemistries and root-causing non-compliances – to administrative functions like supplier review and process documentation.
Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company. You will work closely with the engineering team, program management, and external contract manufacturers to industrialize space products for a growing market that combines the rigor of space with the scale of commercial electronics.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop manufacturing processes, production workflows, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions supporting complex products and assemblies.
- Conduct engineering analyses, process evaluations, time studies, and capacity analyses to improve production performance.
- Evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and manufacturing requirements while resolving moderately complex manufacturing challenges.
- Conduct manufacturing process validation, equipment qualification, first article builds, and production readiness activities.
- Evaluate production performance, manufacturing data, process capability, and quality metrics while resolving moderately complex manufacturing issues.
- Validate manufacturing processes through root cause investigations, engineering changes, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, production control, and operations teams, providing manufacturing engineering support.
- Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, engineering reports, and process flows, shaping content and format based on program needs.
- Support design reviews, manufacturing reviews, engineering investigations, and new product introduction activities by providing manufacturing engineering guidance.
- Maintain manufacturing documentation, process records, and configuration-controlled technical information.
- Evaluate manufacturing methodologies and production processes to identify improvements.
- Recommend improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, and production readiness.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) of electronics hardware.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
- Experience with change management, nonconformance documentation, root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and acceptance criteria.
- Experience with cost analysis, managing suppliers, and configuration management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Statistical process control.
- Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries.
- Proficiency with PLM and ERP software.
- Proficiency in AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system requirements.
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Experience successfully tackling multiple high-priority tasks.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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