Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. Their spacecraft enable the future of society, ranging from earth observation to communications.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing strategy and NPI execution for Comet from early development through production ramp
• Partner with product design teams to provide DFM/DFA feedback
• Develop scalable production methodologies for medium-to-high rate spacecraft manufacturing
• Lead planning and development of new production facilities, including factory layout and line design
• Define manufacturing process flows, assembly strategies, and tooling concepts
• Collaborate with automation engineering teams to implement automation opportunities
• Support sourcing, commissioning, and validation of production equipment and tooling
• Drive root cause investigations and process improvements during integration and build activities
• Establish manufacturing documentation, process controls, and configuration management practices

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing engineering or NPI
• Experience scaling complex hardware products from prototype to production
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles and production system architecture
• Experience with factory development, facility layout, and equipment integration
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing process validation and hardware bring-up
• Experience in aerospace, satellites, robotics, or automotive industries
• Proficiency in configuration control and engineering change management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation systems and advanced manufacturing processes
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous development environments