Manufacturing Engineer Job at Lumen Orbit in Redmond

Position Overview:

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Lumen Orbit, you will be pivotal in designing, developing, and optimizing the manufacturing processes required to build our current and future space-based data centers, from subsystems to AIT. You will oversee the lifecycle of manufacturing components, ensuring high-quality production and rapid, seamless integration onto the spacecraft, collaborating closely with the design team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Ownership:
  • Own and manage manufacturing processes and products for in-house production.
  • Drive processes for volume production, including execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control.
• New Product Introduction:
  • Lead the introduction of new product assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Quality and Optimization:
  • Monitor schedules, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products.
  • Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, enhancing quality, and reducing manufacturing costs.
  • Implement corrective actions and drive process improvements on owned processes and products.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work with the Design Engineering team to identify and escalate manufacturing challenges early in product development.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to optimize manufacturing yields for production ramp.
  • Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure design intent is achieved and identify opportunities for risk reduction and process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Electrical) or a related discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience in manufacturing processes in an aerospace or relevant environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Electrical) or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering
• Hands-on experience with SMT processing and related manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as DOE and IPC manufacturing standards.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong skills in failure analysis, including tools and methods such as X-ray, cross-section, and polishing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and drive systemic improvements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits: Lumen Orbit offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
• Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $115,000 - $135,000 per year
• Potential for stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.