Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer

Dev•Fremont, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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