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CesiumAstro develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing strategy and execution for complex aerospace products.
In this role, you will establish manufacturing processes, production workflows, tooling, and fixtures for sophisticated assemblies. You will define manufacturing approaches by evaluating production requirements, process capability, equipment utilization, manufacturability, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include leading manufacturing process development through engineering analyses, design reviews, and technical assessments; managing complex process validation, equipment qualification, first article builds, and production readiness activities; and evaluating production performance and manufacturing data to direct continuous improvements.
You will serve as the manufacturing engineering lead, coordinating cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, production control, and operations. You will develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, engineering reports, and process flows supporting engineering decisions. You will support design reviews, manufacturing reviews, and new product introduction activities by providing manufacturing guidance. Additionally, you will establish manufacturing engineering best practices, process standards, and configuration management processes across programs, and drive initiatives that enhance manufacturability, quality, productivity, and production readiness.
This is a hands-on, interactive role in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where you will have autonomy and opportunity to develop across the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations management, manufacturing technology, or related field with 8–12 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 6–8 years of related experience; OR PhD with 3–5 years of related experience in manufacturing, production operations, industrial engineering, machining, assembly, process improvement, or related discipline.
- Technical experience in manufacturing engineering, production processes, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Advanced proficiency developing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, production workflows, and manufacturing solutions for complex products.
- Comprehensive understanding of process validation, lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, quality systems, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading complex manufacturing engineering initiatives while balancing quality, manufacturability, productivity, cost, and schedule.
- Sound judgment in establishing manufacturing approaches, resolving complex technical issues, and providing technical leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Experience with manufacturing engineering, CAD, and process analysis tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or equivalent.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems, engineering documentation, and collaboration tools such as Epicor, SAP, Windchill, Jira, or equivalent.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (export control requirement).
