Staff Equipment Engineer, Motor

Why we need you:

• With that vision in mind, we are looking for a Staff Equipment Engineer to join our Production Equipment and Automation Team. The goal of the Equipment Engineer at Wisk is to to build the first fully autonomous all-electric aircraft that performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility environment. In support of this goal, you will be part of the Production Engineering team that is responsible for creating a world-class high volume aerospace manufacturing facility. 
• The successful candidate has a background in designing customized equipment to fit unique solutions and is able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment. In this role, the candidate must be proactive, forward thinking, and self-motivated with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas with a cross functional and diverse team.

What you will do:

• Become familiar with the Wisk Generation 6 Design. Improve current processes for Quality and Takt time
• Design equipment and tooling for motor and propeller part production and assembly 
• Work with suppliers on ensuring Wisk standards are upheld for outsourced equipment and automation
• Establish plans for testing and buyoff of test and/or production equipment 
• Play a key role as a lead developer of new equipment and automation. Integrate  with the team at the beginning of concept through deployment
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers and product groups on developing a roadmap for future production automation
• Help define and develop process documentation for equipment. Aid Manufacturing with creating work instructions with your equipment

What you have done:

• B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 8+ years of experience in Equipment, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals: structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.
• Familiar with vendor management, including writing and executing statements of work, equipment specifications, and buy-off documents 
• Design expertise, including precision alignment fixtures, drive systems, linear actuators, and lift systems 
• Background in designing new equipment 
• Mechanical design and/or manufacturing experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering design drawings
• Familiarity with engineering CAD tools (NX, Catia, Solidworks), PLM (Teamcenter), and model based product definition
• Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS standards applicable to mechanical and structural systems 
• Strong understanding and implementation of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
• Experience with vendor management and delivering hardware.

Desired:

• Familiarity with Siemens tools (NX, TeamCenter, EasyPlan, Opscenter, etc.)
• Experience working on certified aircraft and in a regulated environment (e.g. AS9100, FAA Part 23/25)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six-Sigma principles
• Familiar with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Background in either automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with automation in one of the following areas: Assembly Lines, Electric Motors, Composites, or Vehicle Integration 
• Experience scaling products from prototype to production

Who you are:

• You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
• You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
• You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
• You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
• You are a positive team player