Senior Manufacturing/Production Engineer - Space Electronics
- Compensation
- $145K–$180K / yr
- Location
- Irvine, California, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or production engineering within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of AS9100 quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with PCB assembly, electronics integration, and test environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining production documentation, including Travelers, Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), Buildbooks, and related manufacturing documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive training materials and effectively implement training programs.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of manufacturing processes and documentation.
Nice to have
- Experience with space electronics or flight hardware programs.
- Familiarity with non-conformance management systems and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and compliance tracking tools.
- Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes in an organization without extensive automation or MES infrastructure.
Full description
IRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Title: Senior Manufacturing/Production Engineer - Space Electronics
Department: Operations
Reports To: Director of Operations
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manufacturing/Production Engineer supports the development and delivery of space electronics hardware, including Focal Plane Interface Electronics (FPIEs) and Cryocooler Control Electronics (CCEs). This position owns the development and maintenance of Travelers and Buildbooks, supports production and test activities, and ensures compliance with AS9100 processes throughout manufacturing operations. The position provides hands-on support in the laboratory and works closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management to improve manufacturing processes and support successful builds of flight hardware.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and maintain Travelers and Buildbooks for production builds and testing activities.
- Define, update, and optimize build and test procedures as manufacturing processes evolve.
- Enforce AS9100 process requirements during production and ensure compliance with established manufacturing documentation.
- Provide hands-on laboratory support during assembly, integration, and testing operations.
- Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Program Management to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency, process consistency, and compliance.
- Interface with Design Engineering to provide feedback related to manufacturability and testability.
- Support the resolution of vendor-related issues that impact production schedules or manufacturing processes.
- Develop scalable manufacturing documentation and compliance processes as the organization grows.
- Develop comprehensive training materials and implement training programs to support manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong focus on product quality, process compliance, and successful delivery of flight hardware.
- Exercise stop-work authority when non-conformance, process deviations, or other conditions may compromise product quality, safety, or regulatory compliance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.