Staff Manufacturing Engineer

What you will do:

• Own manufacturing projects from early design phases through introduction to production lines
• Support manufacturing activities, both internal to Wisk and externally at vendors and potential technical partners
• Support Battery assembly through aircraft integration, using Wisk-determined CAD and PLM tools
• Work closely with a cross-functional project team to develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment, procedures, quality control points, inspection plans, etc. 
• Improve manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment
• Help define and develop process documents and work instructions that define the manufacturing processes and best practices to establish the foundation for the Manufacturing system at Wisk
• Learn about the Battery assembly and how it integrates with the overall aircraft and interacts with other subsystems
• Support builds of the Battery assembly from prototype to high-rate production. 
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with the Systems Test function to support testing of the propulsion system and determine how best to incorporate testing into at-rate production

What you have done:

• B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 8 years of experience working with Power storage, battery assembly, and electrical boxes
• You have exposure to high-rate production environments and have experience working with integrating electro-mechanical systems
• You have hands-on experience integrating complex, safety-critical systems and solving associated problems.
• Familiar with drafting standards/GD&T, can interpret, correct, and create engineering drawings
• Proficient with CAD software (NX or CATIA preferred)
• Experience with automation and knowledge of designing and implementing automated systems. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to improve the manufacturability of a product (Design for Manufacturing) while controlling cost and weight
• Comfortable creating new solutions to problems, working in a dynamic environment, and with members from different disciplines and backgrounds
• Improved safety and reliability in building processes that mitigate or prevent injury through PFMEA principles
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills concerning project and task tracking

Desired:

• You are familiar with Siemens tools (NX, TeamCenter, Easy Plan, Opscenter etc.)
• Must be able to easily access our facilities in Mountain View, CA
• Experience working on certified aircraft and in a regulated environment (e.g. AS9100, FAA Certification, or similar)
• Experience in development and integration of automated manufacturing processes to bring prototypes to high-rate production
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma principles
• Familiar with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Familiarity with engineering configuration management tools such as Teamcenter and JIRA
• Ability to drive continuous improvement & optimization efforts to reduce production costs and safety events while improving yield, quality, reliability, and performance
• Familiarity with Statistical/Advanced Process Control (SPC/APC) and implementation
• Familiarity with Process Stability and Capability (CP/CPK)
• Familiarity with high voltage systems and relevant safety protocols and equipment

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, commit to responsibilities, and deliver results within realistic expectations
• You are a positive team player fostering collaboration and support