Manufacturing Engineer

Beyond Reach Labs • New York, NY

4d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Beyond Reach Labs is designing and building large deployable structures for use in space. The Manufacturing Engineer will help move deployables from hand-built prototypes to a repeatable, qualified production line. This hands-on role supports the build of qualification and flight units and develops the processes, tooling, and documentation needed to make production repeatable. The engineer works closely with design engineers and technicians on the shop floor and helps shape the growth of the production line.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or test of spaceflight, launch vehicle, or similar high-reliability hardware.
• Experience writing work instructions or travelers for hardware builds.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, tooling, or fixture design.
• Proficiency with CAD, such as SolidWorks, NX, or Onshape, and GD&T.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a product’s transition from prototype to repeatable production.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and nonconformance processes.
• Experience with deployable mechanisms, solar arrays, or cable-tensioned structures.
• Experience working with precision machining, composites, or coatings suppliers.
• Experience in a cleanroom or ESD-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, integration, and acceptance of qualification and flight units, from parts kitting through delivery.
• Write and maintain work instructions, travelers, and inspection points for flight hardware builds.
• Design and build tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids, and help maintain cleanliness and ESD controls on the floor.
• Document nonconformances, conduct root cause investigations, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain complete and accurate as-built records.
• Review designs with design engineers for manufacturability and ease of assembly before drawings are released.
• Identify and implement improvements to yield, cycle time, and cost.
• Work with suppliers of machined parts, cables, coatings, and composites on quotes, first article inspections, and quality issues.
• Train technicians on new processes and work instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level