Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Company:  Space Micro, Inc.

Location: San Diego, CA

Company Description: Space Micro, powered by Voyager Space, is an engineering-driven business focused on technology advancement for high-reliability space subsystems. Our hard-earned reputation is based on innovative, cost-effective, high-performance communications, digital, and electro-optic systems, as well as our ability to leverage commercial technologies to meet military and space requirements.

Job Description:

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to assist with creating and implementing various methods and procedures with the purpose of reducing costs and improving productivity. Through rigorous research and planning, they discover what parts of the manufacturing process can be optimized in a way that would reduce costs and increase the total output.   The ideal candidate must be industry savvy, a self-starter, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities: 

Responsible for the design and/or testing of tooling and equipment and/or planning the manufacturing processes in a designated area of the manufacturing plant. Work is of a technical nature where decisions are made within limits of general practices and procedures, but where supervision is available to handle unusual situations. Occasionally may assign work to small group of employees. Also, will be responsible for the development and installation of tools, equipment and/or gauges and the development of manufacturing processes in assigned areas of the manufacturing plant. 

• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project.
• Analyzes product designs for best method of manufacture.
• Proposes and evaluates the processes for equipment in assigned area.
• Directs the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for an assigned area.
• Provides technical support for specific plant operations.
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions.
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities.
• Directs the design, development and/or improvement of manufacturing process for an assigned area.
• Supports the purchase and installation of new equipment associated with assigned area of the manufacturing plant.
• Evaluates expenditures for processes and/or equipment.
• Provides technical assistance and training for assigned plant operations.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and our customers.
• Ensure that manufacturing has accurate and detailed information on specifications to produce the part.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA)
• Familiar with single piece flow and visual management process
• Understanding of PCBA workflows

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000/year

ITAR REQUIREMENT 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

 Space Micro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.