Key job responsibilities Design, fabricate, and commission manufacturing tools and processes for aerospace flight hardware production Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using root cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, 8D) to identify and resolve manufacturing defects and non-conformances Implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, and waste elimination to optimize production processes Lead team/product design, schedule, and prioritization discussions Serve as the main point of contact supporting supplier production teams on schedule, design, qualification, and launch activities Define operation steps and sequencing within ERP tools, collaborating with design and quality engineers to ensure conforming product and traceability requirements Conduct cycle time analysis and implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing cycle time and improve labor efficiency Ensure end-to-end production readiness and provide line-side support for manufacturing lines Define best practices for handling mechanical hardware, sensitive electronics, and electrical components Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality data analysis tools to detect processes going out of control and implement corrective actions Present proposals and data analysis to leadership demonstrating requirements will be met Drive initiatives involving engineering peers and internal partners such as production managers and advanced production coordinators Create and execute improvement plans to address quality excursions using structured problem-solving methodologies A day in the life Your responsibilities will include identifying and resolving assembly issues to keep builds on schedule, as well as driving efficiency improvements through tooling, automation, and design or process changes. Basic Qualifications - Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field - 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience - Do you have 4+ years of driving process improvements experience?