ispace U.S.
Assembly Integration & Test
SeniorManufacturingEngineer
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“Senior Manufacturing Engineer at ispace U.S.. Skills: Manufacturing processes, Production readiness, Process improvement. Develop production procedures/processes. Manage transition of components and module assemblies”
What You'll Achieve.
Cost-effective manufacturing processes; Meet all requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery; Provide timely path forward; Labor and cost reductions
Industry & Context.
Resolve manufacturing discrepancies; Root cause analysis; Identify program risks
U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Background investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes, Lead production readiness reviews, Author work instructions, assembly procedures, and manufacturing process documentation, Document and disposition non-conformances, Familiarity with Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Design or specify manufacturing support equipment and tooling, Work cross-functionally with design, systems, test, quality, and vendor teams, Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality management systems, Communication skills with ability to deliver on commitments with minimal oversight, Contribute to resource estimation, schedule planning, and program risk identification
Nice to Have
Masters or higher degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Experience in aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or satellite manufacturing, Familiarity with avionics or electromechanical assembly, integration, and space-grade handling standards, Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement Green Belt or Black Belt, Experience identifying capital tooling needs, Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX), Experience with PLM/MES or ERP systems (Windchill, Arena, SAP), Familiarity with NASA or DoD manufacturing standards (NASA-STD-8739, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610), Experience with ITAR-controlled hardware and export compliance requirements
What You'll Do.
Develop production procedures/processes
Manage transition of components and module assemblies
and refine manufacturing processes
Ensure integration procedures are continuously evolving
Lead team in production readiness reviews
Advise team members on technical decisions
Act as responsible manufacturing engineer for non-conformances
Create work instructions
Part owner in change management process
Field ECN’s in order of impact
Resolve manufacturing discrepancies in real time
Lead Process Improvement initiatives
Document and provide resolution to non-conformances
Collaborate with quality team to implement root cause
Identify capital tooling needs
Identify work center capability needs
Lead efforts of standing up key production capabilities
Design Manufacturing Support Equipment
Author assembly instructions
Act as point of contact for Assembly
Represent ispace culture by living Our Values
Work cross functionally
Hold oneself accountable to deliver on commitments
Contribute to resource estimation
Contribute to schedule planning efforts
Identify and document program risks
Attempt to resolve risks independently
Escalate risks as appropriate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross functionally; With design teams; With systems teams; With test teams; With quality teams; With vendor teams
Communication Scope
Technical decisions; Deliver on commitments
Process & Methodology
Schedule planning, Risk identification
Full Job Description
## Description At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration. With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration. Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space. Ispace-Us is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing AI&T team. Reporting to the AI&T Manager, the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will be supporting manufacturing issues on existing product designs and assisting new hardware development in the early design phase, providing critical design for manufacturability input and supporting testing of these assemblies, while developing and implementing the plan to move from design/test into build/production. ## Key Responsibilities Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of components and module assemblies from development to production. Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery. Ensure integration procedures are continuously evolving to reflect
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