Planet
Space
ManufacturingEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Manufacturing Engineer at Planet. Support assembly, integration, test of satellites. Develop assembly procedures”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years relevant experience, Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Experience building satellites or complex assemblies in cleanroom, Experience reading technical drawings, Excellent SolidWorks skills, Hands-on hardware assembly, integration, test experience, Solid attention to detail, Technical writing skills
Nice to Have
Experience implementing continuous improvement processes, Experience with MES software, Experience with PLM software
What You'll Do.
Develop assembly procedures
Document work instructions
Design mechanical equipment
Design electrical equipment
Drive non-conformances to resolution
Establish process improvements
Recommend facilities improvements
Recommend capital equipment improvements
Train production technicians
Provide DFM/DFA recommendations
Monitor production metrics
Identify areas for improvement
Implement corrective actions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Design engineers; Test engineers; Cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The New Product Introduction (NPI) Team is responsible for developing and scaling the assembly, integration, and test operations for our next generation of satellites. The manufacturing technicians and engineers on the team work together to establish the overall processes and work instructions for assembling and testing satellites from the component level through final spacecraft integration. As a member of the NPI team, you will collaborate closely with design engineers, test engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of spacecraft. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work in building and testing complex products and take a methodical approach to manufacturing operations.You will regularly exercise discretion, and
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