Lead Production Support Mechanical Engineer

Airbus OneWeb Satellites is pioneering new value propositions in space through the design and large-scale manufacturing of low-cost, ultra-high performing satellites at high-volumes.
These space-crafts are modular and designed for multiple mission configurations.
Our ability to iterate on satellite design and launch new satellites in quantity faster than ever before secures our competitive advantage in spacecraft production.
Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to our company' success.
We know that our strength and competitive advantage lies directly with our people.
We offer meaningful work in a healthy working environment which is focused on mobility, networking and work-life balance and are committed to cultivating and preserving our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
We ensure a competitive compensation package that reflects our high regard for our people.
Mission After having produced almost 700 hundred identical satellites, the company is diversifying by developing an additional kind of satellites, with production starting in the next months.
For that, an additional Final Assembly Line (FAL) has been designed by the Design to Manufacturing team (D2M) and is being setup in our factory.
The Mission Support team is responsible for the implementation and the maintenance of both production lines, as well as in charge of the production support in case of any issue, training needs, etc… As the Lead Production Support Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the activities of a team dedicated to the mechanical part of Mission Support’s responsibilities.
Your Day-to-Day • You will lead the mechanical team to troubleshoot, disposition and repair flight hardware.
• You will be the technical referent for the production support mechanical engineers and technicians.
• You will a point of contact for Design to Manufacturing (D2M) team to implement and validate off-nominal repairs and processes.
• You will a point of contact for Quality, D2M and Design Engineering for non-conformances management.
• You will be responsible for the configuration and the maintenance of the production stations.
• You will support Production Quality Engineering and D2M on work instruction reviews, Process Failure Mode Engineering Analysis (PFMEA), and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• You will identify process/design pain points on Production and address them in collaboration with the relevant departments.
• You will liaise with D2M and MGSE Team (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment) to design or improve the MGSE needed for production, and support their implementation • You will oversee the Maintenance/Calibrations of the means and tools under your responsibility.
• You will be a point of contact for 3D measurements validation.
This position reports to the US FAL Mission Support Manager and is based in Merritt Island, Florida, USA.
Full on-site presence is required.
Weekend work may be required occasionally with appropriate compensation.
Your Profile • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing).
• Master’s Degree is an asset.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with leadership positions is an asset • Hands-on experience with hardware handling, repairs and power tools • Knowledge about spacecraft flight hardware is an asset.
• Strong commitment at work.
Physical Demand While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls.
The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.
Based on the position an employee is occasionally required to stand for an extended period of time; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, bend, twist or crouch.
The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision.
Personal Protective Equipment many be required including safety shoes and glasses.
Other protective equipment may also be necessary based on the specific task Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The work environment can be busy, noisy, and conditions may vary.
Also, contains some mechanical and chemical hazards.
Life at Airbus OneWeb Satellites You’ll be working with bright and driven colleagues from different industries, countries and backgrounds who are all united in one common goal, challenging and supporting each other to make OneWeb Satellites successful.
******* To conform to U.
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export control regulations, applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.
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Government.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
OneWeb provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
In addition, OneWeb will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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