The Senior NPI Engineering Manager is responsible for developing and leading assembly, integration, and testing processes for satellite manufacturing, managing engineering teams, and collaborating with design and supply chain teams to ensure the successful production of spacecraft.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute assembly, integration, and test processes for satellite manufacturing
Manage engineering and technician personnel involved in manufacturing activities
Collaborate with design, test, program management, and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of spacecraft
Create and implement procedures and work instructions for assembling and testing spacecraft components
Develop mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment to support assembly and testing
Oversee facilities and equipment development to scale manufacturing processes
Plan and coordinate production schedules in collaboration with supply chain
Identify and resolve non-conformances, driving process improvements
Improve spacecraft design for manufacturability in collaboration with design engineers
Transition manufacturing processes from prototype to production, including technology transfer to sustaining teams
Requirements
6 years of manufacturing development experience
4 years of management experience managing engineering and technician personnel