Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation) (Experienced or Senior)

Spectrolab, Inc., a pioneering leader in space solar power for over 70 years, develops the highest-efficiency commercial space solar cells that enable cutting-edge satellite missions. With a legacy of technical excellence and a focus on innovation, Spectrolab is powering the future of space exploration and commercial satellites—at a time when a wave of new companies are creating various, exciting missions. Join Spectrolab to help deliver the solar technologies that make ambitious space missions possible.

Spectrolab’s factory is located in the north side of Los Angeles, offering access to the city’s world-class culture, dining, and entertainment. The Sylmar location provides convenient “reverse commute” options for people living across the San Fernando Valley—from Sherman Oaks to Pasadena—as well as straightforward commutes from Santa Clarita and other northern Los Angeles County areas. Spectrolab offers a break from the famously difficult Los Angeles commutes.

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  Develops and implements production processes and generates/maintains process documentation to ensure correct and consistent process application in production

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  Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions

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  Participates in gated process/product reviews and presents PFMECA and process/training readiness information to both internal and external customers

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  Leads and implements manufacturing plans and assists in developing and maintaining manufacturing training requirements

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  Supports definition of required tooling methodologies to ensure consistent process application

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  Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements

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  Assists in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices

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  Identifies leading edge technologies, materials or process improvements and targeted automation to improve ergonomics, safety, cost, and schedule

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  Develops and monitors SPC and process paretos to identify and correct process drift and identify and implement continuous improvements to product and process

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  Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 3+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work

• Must be able to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

• Not Applicable
  This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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• Right to Work (English)
• Right to Work (Spanish)