Manufacturing Engineer

Sidus Space® (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance.

With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, Lizzie Sat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Florida's Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it's our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for defining and executing the technological roadmap to meet our clients' requirements by operating and supporting the manufacturing process from purchase to launch.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison between management, shop and quality functions.
• Take engineering drawings and create, document, and generate manufacturing routers to produce hardware in a timely manner which meets customer requirements and timelines.
• Read and communicate internal and customer drawings to shop floor personnel.
• Assist production in the resolution of manufacturing problems to maintain production schedules.
• Contribute to and collaborate with Engineering resources to understand and continuously improve design for manufacturability.
• Continually work to develop process improvements and enhancements to maximize production and quality.
• Support new purchase order pre-production meetings, weekly management production schedule tag up, and any other unscheduled meetings as they are required by management.
• Professional Engineering mindset with a predisposition for innovation and attention to detail
• Promote an environment where Engineering/Production team members are considered highly valued technical experts.
• Display professionalism while interacting with Quality Assurance, Sales, and manufacturing personnel to support production activities, disposition of parts, and analysis of customer concerns.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Department's synergistic role within the organization by assisting other departments for the mutual benefit of the company.
• Participate in technical data package reviews when necessary to ensure constraints are resolved to meet requirements.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with colleagues and all levels of management.
• Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned**

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5-years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience OR a master's degree in (STEM) with 3-years' engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Require strong manufacturing background in machining, sheet metal, tooling and composites/ plastics.
• Knowledge of CNC/Multi-Axis Milling, Mill-Turn, Grinding, Wire EDM, Drilling, Deburring, Welding, Waterjet and Mechanical Assembly Processes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Systems:
  Prototype Processing, 3-D Printing, Equipment review and selection.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing environment preferred.
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