K2 Space
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PrincipalElectroMechanicalManufacturingEngineer
“Principal Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at K2 Space. Skills: Manufacturing Strategy, Production Flows, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. Own end-to-end manufacturing strategy for subsystems. Lead DFM efforts with design engineering”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure manufacturability; finalize the process for transition to production; define production-ready build flows; capacity models; tooling; drive cross-functional DFM improvements that materially reduce risk, cost, or cycle time; lead implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques on flight hardware; transition prototype processes into stable, rate-capable production systems; support increasing production rate; support program growth; cycle time reduction; yield improvement; production robustness
Industry & Context.
resolving complex cross-functional technical issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline, 10+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering role, Demonstrated results with product development and/or process improvements, Experience leading first article builds and transitioning prototype processes into repeatable production, Experience setting up and scaling production lines in a rapid development environment, Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive design changes for manufacturability
Nice to Have
Experience designing tooling for mechanical subassemblies and electronics, Demonstrated leadership of small engineering teams or technical ownership of major subsystems, Deep familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards (IPC soldering standards, torque/welding standards, quality systems, AS9100 environments), Demonstrated experience developing production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing, working knowledge of CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD)
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end manufacturing strategy for subsystems
Lead DFM efforts with design engineering
Architect scalable production flows for large spacecraft assemblies
Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies
Establish production readiness plans
Mentor and develop junior manufacturing engineers
Lead first article builds and flight hardware integration
Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with design engineers early on; Drive cross-functional DFM improvements; Lead DFM efforts with design engineering, influencing architecture decisions; resolve complex cross-functional technical issues
Process & Methodology
production ramp, transition to production, production systems, rate ramp strategies
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