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The Role
Senior Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing - Product
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturing Engineer - Product is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality production of satellite products. Acting as the technical interface between product design and production, this role ensures that manufacturing methods, tools, documentation, and workflows are robust, scalable, and aligned with cost, schedule, and quality objectives across the full product lifecycle.
AS a Senior Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing - Product, you will be responsible to :
COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS
The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturing Engineer - Product is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality production of satellite products. Acting as the technical interface between product design and production, this role ensures that manufacturing methods, tools, documentation, and workflows are robust, scalable, and aligned with cost, schedule, and quality objectives across the full product lifecycle.
AS a Senior Engineer, Satellite Manufacturing - Product, you will be responsible to :
- Develop, analyze, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes to improve efficiency, yield, cost, and product quality
- Lead or support manufacturing process development for new product introductions (NPI), including tooling, fixtures, layouts, and production methods
- Translate engineering designs into production-ready documentation such as work instructions, assembly procedures, control plans, and tooling requirements
- Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles in collaboration with product design teams
- Support production teams during assembly, integration, and test activities by resolving technical issues and providing engineering guidance
- Develop and maintain manufacturing layouts, process flows, PFMEAs, and standard operating procedures
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and waste reduction initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- Perform or lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for production-related nonconformances
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace quality standards, ESD, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, supply chain, logistics, and configuration management teams to ensure manufacturability and design integrity
- Support configuration, change management, and engineering change orders (ECOs) related to production documentation, tooling, and processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the digitalization of manufacturing processes, tools, and data
COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, industrial methods, and process optimization
- Knowledge of aerospace or other high-reliability manufacturing standards and practices
- Ability to interpret, review, and challenge engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly documentation
- Experience with process documentation, tooling and fixture design, and production layout planning
- Structured, proactive, and data-driven approach to continuous improvement and cost efficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex manufacturing issues
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 2-4 years in manufacturing or process engineering
- Proven experience developing, validating, and optimizing assembly and integration processes
- Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g., Propel) and ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with ESD requirements, contamination control, and cleanroom practices
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Eligibility for ESA/EU/NATO/National SECRET personnel security clearances is essential. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such clearance
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment with evolving priorities
- Strategic thinking to align manufacturing decisions with program and organizational objectives
- Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues efficiently and maintain operational continuity
- Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal) to collaborate across engineering, production, quality, and leadership teams
- Willingness to work at least 60% onsite from office
The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
For more information on SES, click here .
SES Satellites Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SES Satellites and has not been reviewed or approved by SES Satellites.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials highlight a minimum of 25 days’ paid annual leave in many locations, plus two paid volunteering days. Local exceptions are explicitly noted by country.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care is offered globally. U.S. subsidiary information also indicates eligibility for spouses/domestic partners and dependents in many plans.
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Healthcare Strength — Published benefits outline comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside EAP, wellness programs, and mental health support. Materials indicate many coverages begin at hire in the U.S.
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