Mechanical Engineer for Spacecraft Assembly

3 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time

Job Title: Manufacturing Systems Specialist - Reaction Wheels

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to facilitate and optimize production of Spacecraft systems and sub-systems in a high-growth, high-consequence production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of Spacecraft mechanical production lines
  • Utilize knowledge of common mechanical mechanisms
  • Demonstrate proven ability to deliver KPI's
  • Support build of Spacecraft mechanical systems in a hands-on capacity
  • Lead non-conformance and root cause analysis investigations
  • Create technical documentation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems within a manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including power supplies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and pressure sensors
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes and implementation in production environments

What to Expect

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but it takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.



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