Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer

Company Description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Supernal to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Supernal

Job Description

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for manufacturing tooling, industrial engineering, and planning, specifically targeting the fabrication of prototypes and low-quantity production. The role will be accountable for the creation of a multitude of standardized processes and procedures within these subject areas while collaborating with the design teams throughout the conceptual, preliminary, and detail designs. The role will be heavily involved in the building of prototype and flight energy storage systems, as well as, supporting the development and transitioning of manufacturing technologies necessary in achieving long-term production goals. This role will be responsible for the creation of standardized processes and procedures.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement
• Develop data dashboards and conduct data-driven investigations to provide oversight of production operations
• Drive continuous improvement within production to reduce assembly, inspection, and testing time
• Provide technical training and support to production personnel on new processes, equipment, and technologies
• Evaluate designs using Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles and develop testing methods to assess quality and functionality
• Oversee and manage external suppliers and contract manufacturers, ensuring cohesive processes
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and any other relevant documentation surrounding the production operations
• Collaborate with all engineering disciplines to ensure design for manufacturing principles are properly utilized
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or related field required; Master of Science preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience with project management
• Experience with prototyping
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting process data
• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles
• Ability to develop testing methods to assess quality and functionality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

• Experience in aviation, automotive, and the mobility space with UAS or UAM preferred
• Experience in aircraft or automotive production environments preferred
• Experience in data dashboards development, experience with Power BI and JIRA preferred
• LEAN/Six Sigma experience and qualifications preferred

 

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

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