Senior Production Engineer | Sr. Production Engineer (all genders)
Blackwave
Job Summary
As a Senior Production Engineer, you will be the "Process Mastermind" for our manufacturing operations, focusing on bringing space-grade carbon composite components for rockets and satellites to mass production. Your day-to-day will involve coordinating cross-functional teams, analyzing and improving production processes for scalability and robustness, and ensuring they are ready for high-volume ramp-ups. You will also be responsible for setting standards, driving fixture and tooling improvements, and coordinating stakeholders for new machine procurement. The ideal candidate possesses a "Space-to-Automotive" mindset, with strong experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies (Kaizen, SMED, 5S), risk management, and root cause analysis (5-Why, Ishikawa, FMEA). This role offers significant ownership and creative freedom in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing, within a dynamic startup environment that values work-life balance and team collaboration.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- Professional experience in production engineering or a similar manufacturing role
- Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies (Kaizen, SMED, 5S)
- Experience in risk management and root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5-Why, Ishikawa, FMEA)
- Experience driving process improvements and implementing standards
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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