Voyager Technologies
Overview
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 requirements
Playing a key role in the non-conformance process supporting root cause, corrective and preventive action investigations/ decisions/ validations, and implementation of related actions
Supporting continuous improvements to manufacturing processes to deliver in line with customer requirements
Proactively supporting and coaching the production technicians through frontline support utilizing an integrated project team approach, providing training material as needed and maintaining training records
Actively participating in the change management process driving and implementing process / design changes to improve manufacturing results and support improvement of business processes as a whole
Assisting 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
Reviewing design drawings for manufacturability and providing constructive feedback to Design Engineering prior to drawing release
Developing and documenting program Manufacturing processes, tools and methods
Ensuring facility is capable of supporting designs; identifying actions required to improve facility capabilities as required
Managing business processes to measure and improve overall production performance updating and improving departmental procedures as required
Utilizing quality metrics and trends to initiate and deliver improvements that drive overall quality performance
Supporting product failure modes and effects analyses
Supporting supplier and in-house Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessments (MRLAs)
Supporting Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
Participating in Supplier First Article Inspection Reviews
Supporting Hardware Acceptance Reviews and Pre-Ship Reviews
Conducting, and/or reviewing and approving First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
Supporting program status and performance reviews
Supporting internal and external audits
Collaborating with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement.
Providing 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 field 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 discipline
Experience with identifying and communicating manufacturing process improvements to influence changes in engineering drawings and requirements documents
Experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage and mentor operations personnel and report program status to program office
Ability to recognize workloads of self and others and delegate tasks as needed
Self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision while coordinating initiatives across multiple functional organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Knowledge of MAP and PMAP
Experience engaging with customers (DCMA, Program Office)
Experience with program management or supplier processes
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, supplier evaluation and auditing
Experience chairing MRB and NCM activities
GD&T experience
CQE and CQA certification
Lean Certification, QMS and Supplier Auditing
Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing of Solid Propellants
EVMS CAM
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
Preferences Master’s degree in a STEM field 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 setup
Current 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.
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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 requirements
Playing a key role in the non-conformance process supporting root cause, corrective and preventive action investigations/ decisions/ validations, and implementation of related actions
Supporting continuous improvements to manufacturing processes to deliver in line with customer requirements
Proactively supporting and coaching the production technicians through frontline support utilizing an integrated project team approach, providing training material as needed and maintaining training records
Actively participating in the change management process driving and implementing process / design changes to improve manufacturing results and support improvement of business processes as a whole
Assisting 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
Reviewing design drawings for manufacturability and providing constructive feedback to Design Engineering prior to drawing release
Developing and documenting program Manufacturing processes, tools and methods
Ensuring facility is capable of supporting designs; identifying actions required to improve facility capabilities as required
Managing business processes to measure and improve overall production performance updating and improving departmental procedures as required
Utilizing quality metrics and trends to initiate and deliver improvements that drive overall quality performance
Supporting product failure modes and effects analyses
Supporting supplier and in-house Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessments (MRLAs)
Supporting Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
Participating in Supplier First Article Inspection Reviews
Supporting Hardware Acceptance Reviews and Pre-Ship Reviews
Conducting, and/or reviewing and approving First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
Supporting program status and performance reviews
Supporting internal and external audits
Collaborating with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement.
Providing 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 field 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 discipline
Experience with identifying and communicating manufacturing process improvements to influence changes in engineering drawings and requirements documents
Experience with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage and mentor operations personnel and report program status to program office
Ability to recognize workloads of self and others and delegate tasks as needed
Self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision while coordinating initiatives across multiple functional organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Knowledge of MAP and PMAP
Experience engaging with customers (DCMA, Program Office)
Experience with program management or supplier processes
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, supplier evaluation and auditing
Experience chairing MRB and NCM activities
GD&T experience
CQE and CQA certification
Lean Certification, QMS and Supplier Auditing
Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing of Solid Propellants
EVMS CAM
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
Preferences Master’s degree in a STEM field 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 setup
Current 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.
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