About the Manufacturing + Test Engineer Position
Job Description: The Manufacturing + Test engineer supports the design and manufacturing of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems by developing and testing products to required specifications.
Job Duties:
Manufacturing
- Act as a liaison in support of both the manufacturing and engineering teams through production planning.
- Support planning and coordination of all manufacturing processes.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and CAD drawings.
- Generate assembly build books and associated documents for projects.
- Interact with customers & suppliers to develop relationships, solve issues and support products.
- Support Continuous Improvement by identifying and addressing opportunities to reduce cost, improve product/process and/or improve overall operations.
- Design test fixtures, control apparatus, and equipment.
- Recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions.
- Packaging and handling of finished products.
- Reviewing new projects to determine the scope of work and manufacturing requirements
- Coordinate and lead Manufacturing Readiness Review and Test Readiness Review meetings.
Quality + Testing:
- Creation of manufacturing and test documentation including assembly travelers, test procedures and non-conformances.
- Develop test procedures for testing products.
- Create, implement, and maintain quality procedures and processes.
- Resolve quality issues internally and externally.
- Assume ultimate responsibility for the quality of products produced and shipped.
- Preparing EIDPs for finished products.
Skills and Requirements:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related area.
- 2-10 years of experience (Eng II or Senior/III) in an aerospace manufacturing and test environment preferred
- Design Engineering and CAD Skills including a strong understanding of GD&T
- Quality Control and attention to detail
- Production Planning
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
- Thorough understanding of test processes and procedures
- Ability to operate test equipment (thermal chamber, power meters, etc)
- Previous experience in aerospace
- A general understanding of different types of materials and surface coatings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
MMA also values:
- Collaborative team players.
- Creative and resourceful problem solvers.
- Proactive leaders.
- Focus on excellence.
About MMA
Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA.
MMA Design is a dynamic, growing aerospace company specializing in unique deployable mechanical systems and antenna payload solutions. Founded in Boulder in 2007, we are building a great team by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people who are passionate about enabling the smallsat revolution and beyond.
MMA values each employee’s unique contributions. If you are a versatile team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good interpersonal skills, this is an outstanding opportunity for you to grow your skills and responsibilities while gaining experience in designing and delivering highly engineered, precision deployable products for space applications.
Join our fun, collaborative and talented team who is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products. Please respond with resume and references.* Only US Citizens may apply.*
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 2-10 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing and test environment
- Design engineering and CAD skills, including strong understanding of GD&T
- Quality control knowledge and strong attention to detail
- Production planning experience
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
- Thorough understanding of test processes and procedures
- Ability to operate test equipment such as thermal chambers and power meters
- Previous aerospace experience
- General understanding of materials and surface coatings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- U.S. citizenship
What We Do
MMA’s innovative, talented and agile team is passionate about creating Space Power, RF Payload and other Deployable solutions that open up a universe of possibilities for our customers. Our innovative research and development leads to the commercialization of revolutionary deployable solutions. We are in the business of forging relationships and breathing life into ideas. The solutions we bring to market have a positive impact in the world, and we firmly believe that our small company makes a huge difference. No matter what important function or high science the mission involves – whether supporting the American warfighter or finding water on the moon – we are committed to helping our customers accomplish MORE. Since 2007, we have achieved many significant milestones, including the first successful deployment and de-orbit of a space vehicle in less than 2 years with our dragNET de-orbit system. Two of the last five SmallSat missions of the year in 2018 and 2019, have been powered by MMA HaWK solar arrays -- including the first CubeSats to fly on an interplanetary mission on the Mars Cube One (MarCO) Mission. And, our P-DaHGR antenna flew on DARPA’s R3D2 mission, and demonstrated that a high capability, deployable antenna can be achieved in a very small package and in a short timeframe -- from CAD to low-earth-orbit in 20 months! Through Solutions, Exploration, Excellence and Disruption (SEEDs), MMA aims to enhance and preserve our way of life for many generations to come.
Why Work With Us
Space is our passion, and exploring is in our DNA. Our people are our superpower. Innovation is our way of life. We know we make a difference everyday. We believe quality happens by design. We accomplish MORE for our customers. Together, we know there's nothing we can't accomplish.
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