Manufacturing Lead Engineer (Head of / Director)

Responsibilities: Manage the strategy for production line build process, equipment, tooling, inventory, and training. Develop an in-house CNC and 3D printing capability to deliver high-quality space-rated precision machined parts. Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes. Build a local CNC and 3D printing facilities network by partnering with external facilities for increased production capacity. Evaluate the current manufacturing and fabrication methodologies utilized at CSC and create a development plan to grow and improve the techniques and capabilities. Analyze piece parts and assemblies for DFM to ensure that the parts are optimized for manufacturing and testing. Maintain a close feedback loop with downstream operations to ensure product success and implement rapid iterations. Support qualification builds and customer deliverables. Implement quality control processes to ensure equipment and hardware follow company quality requirements. Develop traveler/work instruction system. Develop an equipment maintenance and calibration process. Review quality concerns from piece part inspection and sign off on out of tolerance conditions following a rigorous investigation into the parts use case, assembly and testing. Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through fabrication and production bring-up.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics 7+ years of machine shop experience Highly experienced working with nanocomposite materials, as well as a variety of metals. Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts Highly experienced with a variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging, Ultrasound)Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures

Preferred Skills and Experience: Master's degree Experience setting up and operating state-of-the art machining equipment Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups Experience operating CNCs, conventional lathe and mill machines, and other machine shop equipment used to manufacture high-precision parts Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming (lathes and mills)Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems