Machine Shop Production Engineer (Level III, Senior, Staff)

Job Description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

• It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Machine Shop Production Engineer, you will own the production engineering strategy and execution for machined components from receipt of raw material through final inspection. You will lead machine shop operations, documentation, capacity planning, process optimization and partner with design engineering to drive manufacturability from concept through high-rate production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead machine shop operations to achieve throughput and cost objectives

• Create detailed manufacturing plans and work instructions to define sequence, details, and requirements for machining, inspection, heat treatment, coating, and outside processing.

• Lead equipment selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance activities

• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, management of metrics, root cause and corrective actions, creation of standards and documentation, the management of in-process inventory and consumables.

• Collaborate with machinists to align on machine selection, tooling requirements, work holding, and process strategy.

• Lead new-product introduction, participate in first-time builds, coordinate first-article inspections and support process qualifications.

• Drive technical reviews with design engineering to ensure the design is optimized for machining

• Develop trades and solutions for tooling, fixtures, automation, and equipment

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to machine shop personnel and engineers

• Drive engagement with Supply Chain to ensure materials are available

• Directly support production on the floor to ensure non-conformances are addressed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering or related field.

• Experience in machine shop operations for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems commensurate with the level of responsibility.

• Extensive hands-on experience with CNC programming(Mastercam, NX, Esprit Edge, Fusion 360 or similar CAM software)

• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Experience in selecting and commissioning equipment to enable production

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