Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Terran Orbital
Irvine, CA
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager  to join our growing team. Reporting to the   Director of Manufacturing the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage the planning and completion of manufacturing/production engineering projects, including the design and development of manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures, and process development products to meet daily production and new product development schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers across various product areas

Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities

Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools

Support ongoing production, process development, and new product introduction (NPI)

Spearhead DFM Assessments

Monitor and evaluate the project and department progress and results

Participate in cross-functional teams

Review and approve protocol and written reports

Drive continuous improvement of technical engineering capabilities

Prepare technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress regularly

Coach, manage and develop technical staff

Develop, implement, train, and monitor the effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures

Perform strategic hiring to grow the current team to meet future production goals

Evaluation of teams' skills and talents against Company needs

Provide input to production plans capable of identifying accurate component delivery dates across multiple Satellite Programs

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical degree; advanced degree preferred

7 years of manufacturing and processing development experience, with a minimum of 5 years of technical staff management experience and 3 years of project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams

5 years prior experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing preferred

Ability to interfacing seamlessly with all levels of the organization

Previous experience with PCB manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, or spacecraft/spacecraft hardware manufacturing

Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards (ISO9000, AS9100) and space hardware handling practices

Competency with MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Familiarity with JIRA is a plus

Demonstrate experience with rapid development projects

Demonstrate teamwork and written/oral communications skills

Meticulous attention to detail and documentation

Demonstrate employee management experience and proficiency in task management to meet required deadlines

Benefits

 Benefits

100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

401(k) Match

Unlimited PTO

Salary Range $110,000-$160,000

            

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!     

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at 

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm. 

Reference: 201743265

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Terran Orbital

Irvine, CA
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager  to join our growing team. Reporting to the   Director of Manufacturing the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage the planning and completion of manufacturing/production engineering projects, including the design and development of manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures, and process development products to meet daily production and new product development schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers across various product areas

Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities

Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools

Support ongoing production, process development, and new product introduction (NPI)

Spearhead DFM Assessments

Monitor and evaluate the project and department progress and results

Participate in cross-functional teams

Review and approve protocol and written reports

Drive continuous improvement of technical engineering capabilities

Prepare technical reports, analyses, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress regularly

Coach, manage and develop technical staff

Develop, implement, train, and monitor the effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures

Perform strategic hiring to grow the current team to meet future production goals

Evaluation of teams' skills and talents against Company needs

Provide input to production plans capable of identifying accurate component delivery dates across multiple Satellite Programs

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical degree; advanced degree preferred

7 years of manufacturing and processing development experience, with a minimum of 5 years of technical staff management experience and 3 years of project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams

5 years prior experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing preferred

Ability to interfacing seamlessly with all levels of the organization

Previous experience with PCB manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, or spacecraft/spacecraft hardware manufacturing

Familiarity with Aerospace Quality standards (ISO9000, AS9100) and space hardware handling practices

Competency with MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Familiarity with JIRA is a plus

Demonstrate experience with rapid development projects

Demonstrate teamwork and written/oral communications skills

Meticulous attention to detail and documentation

Demonstrate employee management experience and proficiency in task management to meet required deadlines

Benefits

 Benefits

100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

401(k) Match

Unlimited PTO

Salary Range $110,000-$160,000

            

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!     

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at 

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm. 

Reference: 201743265

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