Manufacturing Engineer Machine Shop

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nations defense and commercial missions. We are a unique fast growing and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing building launching and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director CNC Machining the Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement optimal cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. This role will manage manufacturing related projects and coordinate activities with various stakeholders. This role will be supporting manufacturing issues on existing product designs and new satellite mechanisms early in the design phase and providing critical design for manufacturability input while developing and implementing the plan to move from design/test into build/ role will play a key part in supporting and optimizing operations within our machine shop to ensure seamless production and high-quality output.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design develop and optimize manufacturing processes for satellite structures subassemblies and components.
• Assist with custom tooling fixtures and jigs to support efficient assembly and testing operations.
• Work with Engineering to assist with redline drawings and drawing corrections.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to the production floor diagnosing and resolving process or equipment issues in real time.
• Support product transition from design to full-scale manufacturing collaborating across functional teams to ensure smooth ramp-up to production.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance production efficiency product reliability and mission success.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability cost-effectiveness and reliability while adhering to ANSI and ISO standards.
• Partner with Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with standards such as AS9100 NASA or equivalent.
• Serve as the primary engineering representative in daily and weekly program and production meetings providing technical updates and progress reports to leadership.
• Investigate analyze and resolve manufacturing and test discrepancies coordinating with Quality and Design teams to address issues in design fabrication and assembly.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or other related technical degree.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering function within a high reliability manufacturing environment preferably in a CNC machine shop manufacturing environment.
• Design software experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100 ISO 9001 and other relevant aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Experience with DFMEA/FMEA SPC and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Able to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians engineers and managers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced high-mix production environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. D365 Aegis).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

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 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 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.

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