About the role
The client is a private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company, which aims to make access to space more affordable and reliable through the development of reusable rocket technology. It has several ambitious projects in progress, including its New Shepard suborbital rocket, designed for space tourism and research missions, and the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle, intended to compete with SpaceX's Falcon rockets in the commercial satellite launch market.
The client has also been involved in developing lunar landers and other technologies to support NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustainable human presence there.
Rate: $68.77/Hr
Job Description:
- We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
- Passion for our mission and vision is required
- Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics across the supply chain
- Create, improve, and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processes
- Review and understand supplier issues, and recommend the appropriate actions
- Work closely with receiving, receiving inspection, supplier quality engineer, and assurance in purging suspect/non-conforming material from inventory and throughout the organization
- Oversee and be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
- Develop, analyze, and present process metrics to encourage design for manufacturability, quality, and supply chain improvements
- Analyze and improve supplier processes for bottlenecks, yield, and rate limiters to meet throughput targets
- Manage supplier workflow and projects to ensure priorities are aligned with business needs
- Develop schedules and plans to bring up new parts and processes in the supply chain, and support supplier execution against timeline
- Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes needed for receiving inspection operations, nonconforming hardware management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, and other critical business/production systems
- Work with leadership to develop future business models, establish road map and measures, and execute long-term strategic plan
- B.S. Degree or higher in an engineering degree required
- Has worked with product development teams to define, scope, and prioritize design requirements to ensure operational and manufacturing success.
- Experience in hardware development and manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
- Experience in technical management of suppliers
- Experience in implementation of DFx principles in an outsourced manufacturing environment
- Excellent Communication Skills – Ability to articulate technical problems to non-subject matter experts
- Experience with fault tree analysis and value stream or process flow mapping
- Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Master s degree in engineering or business
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar training/experience
- Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis
- Experience with packaging design, manufacturing, and qualification
- Experience in tooling bring-up, machining processes, secondary finish processes, and qualification
- Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, and corrective actions
- Hands-on experience with metallic, plastic, composite, or electromechanical manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment
- Has managed planning and technical aspects of product builds through the full product life cycle
Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law).Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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