Northwood
Space Communications
ManufacturingEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Manufacturing Engineer at Northwood. Skills: Manufacturing processes, Hardware integration, Tooling design. Develop manufacturing processes. Support hardware integration”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize cost, quality, and lead time; Increase yield; Reduce defects
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting skills; Creativity to resolve issues
U. S. citizen or equivalent for ITAR compliance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, Proficiency in CAD (e. g. , Siemens NX) for tooling and fixture design, 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related hands-on hardware experience, knowledge of manufacturing methods including precision assembly, welding, adhesives, and mechanical fastening, troubleshooting skills and creativity to resolve issues on the production floor
Nice to Have
Experience developing work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation, Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical or RF hardware, Basic understanding of electrical and RF systems to ensure effective integration during assembly and test
What You'll Do.
Develop manufacturing processes
Support hardware integration
Design and validate tooling
Translate engineering designs
Drive design-for-manufacturability
Lead root cause analysis
Develop work instructions
Evaluate production equipment
Lead make-versus-buy studies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with design teams
Full Job Description
About Northwood Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood. Role Northwood is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team, specializing in the production and assembly of advanced satellite communications ground stations. You will be directly responsible for developing scalable manufacturing processes, supporting hardware integration, and making critical decisions on equipment and capability investments to optimize cost, quality, and lead time. This role combines hands-on production support with strategic planning to help shape the future of Northwood’s manufacturing operations. Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex antenna systems, including precision RF assemblies and advanced electronic integration. - Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and assembly processes to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and reliability. - Translate engineering designs into robust production workflows. - Partner with design teams early in development to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and seamless transition from prototype to production. - Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield and reduce defects in tightly integrated electromechanical systems. - Develop and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation. - Support environmental, thermal, and RF performance testing by creating appropriate handling, alignment, and test setups. - Evaluate, specify, and procure production equipment to support manufacturing needs, balancing floor space, budget, and scalability. - Lead make-versus-buy trade studies to determine what capabilities should be brought in-house versus outsourced. Basic Qu
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