Senior Manufacturing Engineer

El Segundo, CAfull timeOn Site

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$125k–$155k

H1B: no

Spacekinetic Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, and implementing automation to transition Space Kinetic from prototype development to scalable production.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in transitioning Space Kinetic from prototype development to scalable production. You will develop manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, implement automation, and help build the manufacturing infrastructure needed to support future production. Working closely with Engineering, Machine Shop, Supply Chain, and Operations, you will help ensure our products are designed for manufacturability while continuously improving quality, efficiency, and throughput. This is an opportunity to build manufacturing systems from the ground up inside one of the most exciting aerospace startups in the industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Process Development
Develop manufacturing processes that support prototype builds and future production
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) improvements with engineering teams
Create standardized work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and production procedures
Develop manufacturing plans for new products and engineering releases
Production Scale-Up
Evaluate current designs and manufacturing methods to prepare for higher-rate production
Develop manufacturing strategies that improve quality, repeatability, and throughput
Identify opportunities for automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
Support production readiness for future manufacturing expansion