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This is a technical role in a development-heavy environment, requiring execution on aggressive timelines and rapid iterations.\nResponsibilities\nOwn value stream mapping, capacity planning, productions floor layout to optimize material movement and manufacturing process flow of electronic and optical hardware, including PCBAs, harnessing, RF active and passive components, star trackers, solar modules and battery packs\nDevelop data-collection and visualization tools for tracking the production process. Define and measure key metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality\nApply operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, etc.) to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and increase yield\nEnsure cleanroom facilities adhere to cleanliness and quality standards (AS9100) \nPartner closely with Avionics Design and Avionics Test to transition new avionics products from prototype development to full-scale rate production seamlessly\nLeverage MRP and ERP systems, and enterprise system teams, to make system enhancements \nOptimize and accelerate existing and novel manufacturing processes \nWork with the Avionics Manufacturing team to identify and resolve bottlenecks and pain points\nSupport manufacturing capital projects, including setting up new facilities, automation efforts and new capability development \n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field \nDemonstrate experience in developing and improving manufacturing processes \nExtensive experience with ERP and MES systems \nExtensive experience with creating dashboards and data visualization systems to track production processes \nExperience with Siemens NX \n5+ years of demonstrated operations/industrial engineering experience \n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nMasters' degree in an engineering discipline \n10+ years' of demonstrated operations experience within aerospace or other high-reliability industry \nExperience with manufacturing of electronic or optical hardware \nPrevious experience working within a start-up \n\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.\nImpulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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