SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Location

Utah | United States

Job description

SUMMARY

Intergalactic is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace, innovating solutions from deep sea to deep space. We are a team of the nation's best, regardless of where we live.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will help build and operate a world-class manufacturing function at Intergalactic. This function is crucial to building Intergalactic's enabling technologies and products reliably, repeatably, of the highest quality, and at scale, ultimately delivering into the field. This individual will lead, develop, create, and manage all aspects of the manufacturing world at Intergalactic to help achieve all strategic, contractual, and tactical milestones from the time that a new production program is awarded to the final delivery of contracted intellectual and physical product to the customer. This role will support in driving operations through impeccable documentation for successful completion of high-quality hardware, also bear responsibility for the process's creation supporting the organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals.

Expected Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

1. Design and optimize manufacturing processes: Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes and techniques for the production of aerospace systems, ensuring high quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
2. Process development and improvement: Continuously evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and propose and implement solutions to enhance productivity, reduce cycle time, and minimize waste.
3. Production planning and coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, procurement, and quality assurance, to plan and schedule production activities, ensuring seamless coordination and timely completion of manufacturing tasks.
4. Equipment selection and maintenance: Identify and recommend appropriate manufacturing equipment, tools, and technologies to optimize production processes. Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment is well-maintained and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
5. Quality assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop and implement robust quality control procedures, ensuring adherence to industry standards, specifications, and regulations. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
6. Cost analysis and optimization: Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and equipment, and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or delivery timelines. Implement cost-saving initiatives and monitor their effectiveness.
7. Documentation and reporting: Create and maintain detailed manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and production reports. Generate regular reports on manufacturing performance metrics, such as yield, efficiency, and cycle time.
8. Continuous learning and innovation: Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing engineering. Explore and propose innovative approaches to enhance manufacturing processes and drive product improvements.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, production managers, and technicians, to review product designs for manufacturability and provide input for design improvements.
10. Supports supplier management as needed, particularly as it relates to production process and flow
11. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership abilities
• Manufacturing engineering experience in an aerospace production environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tools, and techniques, particularly in aerospace and defense system manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and manufacturing process simulation tools.
• Familiarity with CAD models and drawings as well as Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with quality control methodologies and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, statistical process control).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex manufacturing issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in the aerospace and defense industry
• Information analysis.
• Production-wide perspective.
• Strategic planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Expected Hours of Work

Salaried crew members are generally expected to work a baseline of 40 hours per week, although a priority is placed on achieving results rather than tracking time

Supervisory Responsibility

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer has limited indirect supervisory responsibility for the production team with regard to program objectives.

Physical Requirements

This role requires sitting, walking, or standing for several hours at a time. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, open cabinets, bend, or stand on a stool as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in an indoor office environment and routinely interacts with other crew members and customers. This role routinely uses both paper and electronic record keeping systems and communication equipment.

Travel Requirements

Occasional overnight travel is expected for this position.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
• 5 years of experience working professionally in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, production engineering, or an equivalent technical role.
• 2 years' experience in the aerospace industry

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Solid Works, AutoCAD or Solid Edge Experience preferred.

Work Authorization

Eligibility to work in the United States is required, as is compliance with U.S. export control regulations.

EEO Statement

Intergalactic provides equal employment opportunities to all crew members and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Intergalactic will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen upon offer of employment.

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Salary

$100k - $127k