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Astra · 2 months ago

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Alameda, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$157K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

Astra is on a mission to improve life on Earth from space by providing innovative launch services and propulsion systems. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the development of manufacturing processes for satellite components and rocket systems, focusing on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement scalable and repeatable manufacturing processes for the production of highly complex and precise satellite and rocket components

Oversee the entire manufacturing engineering function, including facilities layout, equipment selection, tooling, and process controls

Establish and enforce rigorous standards for the conversion of Engineering Bills of Materials (eBOM) into comprehensive Manufacturing Bills of Materials (mBOM)

Create and maintain detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures, and visual aids for all assembly and integration processes

Develop and implement a comprehensive training system for assembly technicians to ensure consistent and high-quality manufacturing practices

Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team

Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to manage and track real-time production data

Ensure seamless data flow between MES, ERP, and other enterprise systems to drive automation and visibility

Instill and champion a culture of continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, including Kaizen events, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for all process-related non-conformances and quality issues

Develop and deploy key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve manufacturing processes across safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Establish a 'quality first' culture, ensuring adherence to stringent aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100) and regulatory requirements

Build agile and flexible manufacturing systems that can effectively track and deploy product improvements and engineering changes

Partner with design and advanced manufacturing engineering teams to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)

Qualification

Manufacturing process designLean manufacturingMES implementationQuality management systemsSix Sigma certificationAerospace industry experienceElectro-mechanical assembliesContinuous improvementTraining developmentPLM software experienceTeam leadership