Title: Manufacturing Engineer

 

Segment:   Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems)

 

Location:  Reno, NV

 

Job Type: Full Time  - Hybrid

 

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

 

Position Description:

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support a Department of Defense program. This candidate will be the principal program Manufacturing Engineer responsible for all aspects of production for the assigned program.  Under direction of the VP Operations and the assigned Program Management team, will be responsible for daily manufacturing and test operations support to ensure technically correct manufacturing and product flow such that quality, OTD and production cost targets are met.  

 

Responsibilities: 

Collaborating cross-functionally with safety, design engineering, operations, quality and other teams to define manufacturing work instructions, equipment, tools, materials and training.Utilizing project management techniques / tools to meet cost, technical and schedule requirementsPlaying a key role in the non-conformance process supporting root cause, corrective and preventive action investigations/ decisions/ validations, and implementation of related actionsSupporting continuous improvements to manufacturing processes to deliver in line with customer requirementsProactively supporting and coaching the production technicians through frontline support utilizing an integrated project team approach, providing training material as needed and maintaining training recordsActively participating in the change management process driving and implementing process / design changes to improve manufacturing results and support improvement of business processes as a wholeCandidate will assist various management, staff, vendors/suppliers, customers, and partners with initiatives to ensure manufacturing processes and methods are compliant to customer contractual requirements and continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of cost, efficiency, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction are implemented.Review design drawings for manufacturability ensuring constructive feedback is provided to Design Engineering prior to drawing releaseDevelop and document program Manufacturing processes, tools and methodsEnsure facility is capable of supporting designs; identifying actions required to improve facility capabilities as requiredManage business processes to measure and improve overall production performance updating and improving departmental procedures as required.Utilize key quality metrics & associated quality trends to initiate and deliver improvements that will drive improved overall quality performance.Support product failure modes and effects analysesSupport supplier and conduct in-house Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessments (MRLAs) Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigationsParticipate in Supplier First Article Inspection ReviewsSupport Hardware Acceptance Reviews and Pre-Ship ReviewsConduct, and/or review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) reportsSupport program status and performance reviewsSupport internal and external auditsCollaborate with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement.Provide local customer interface

 

Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or relevant discipline from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.15+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, ,Supply Chain, Operations or relevant disciplineExperience working to identify, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities, and communicate manufacturing process improvements to successfully influence other to effect change in engineering drawing and other requirements documents  Experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skillsManage and mentor operations personnel and report their program status to program office Ability to recognize workloads of self and others and delegate tasks to junior staff and peers as needed Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision while coordinating initiatives across multiple functional organizationsDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)Knowledge of MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP), and MDA Parts, Materials, and Processes Mission Assurance Plan (PMAP)Experience in engaging with and representing the function with customers (DCMA, Program Office)Experience with program management or supplier processesInvolvement and experience in Lean ManufacturingSupplier Evaluation and AuditingExperience with chairing Material Review Board (MRB) and NCM activitiesGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experienceCQE and CQA certificationLean CertificationQMS and Supplier AuditingNon-Destructive Inspection/Non-Destructive Testing of Solid PropellantsEVMS CAMAbility to travel approximately 25% of the time.

 

Preferences:

Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or relevant discipline from an accredited college/university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.Rocket Motor manufacturing and test experience, facility design and setupCurrent DoD Secret Security Clearance

 

Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

  Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.