Staff Equipment Engineer, Integration

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 vehicle integration, as well as Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Work with suppliers on ensuring Wisk standards are upheld for outsourced equipment and automation
• Establish plans for preliminary acceptance tests (PAT) and final acceptance tests (FAT)
• Play a key role as a lead developer of new equipment and automation. Be integrated with the team at the beginning of the 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 by creating work instructions with your equipment

What you have done:

• B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with 8+ years of experience in GSE design, Equipment Engineering, or Manufacturing
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals: structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis.
• Familiar with vendor management, including writing and executing equipment buy-offs
• Design expertise in precision alignment fixtures, drive systems, linear actuators, and/or lift systems 
• Background in designing customized production equipment 
• Experience scaling products from prototype to production
• 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)

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 high-capacity (e.g. medical), automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with automation in one of the following areas: Assembly Lines, Battery, Power Train, or Ground Support

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 take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
• You are a positive team player