What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager position at York Space Systems LLC?
Salary : $165,000 - $200,000
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, it is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in both end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution including spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations enables customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get rapidly and responsively to orbit. We're looking to expand our team.
York Space Systems is looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineering Manager that can turn complex design requirements into an affordable-to-produce and easy-to-assemble design for high-rate production using manufacturing best practices. We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and jumps at the chance to exercise their engineering skills, leadership skills andCAD skills, to advance the design and industry. As a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager, you will be a people leader and technical leader who drivesthe design and integration of spacecraft on multiplestrategic missions. Aerospace specific experience is desired, but not a requirement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead an team of engineers focused on mechanical design solutions for both spacecraft flight hardware and mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE).
- Be accountable for the technical output of their team
- Create and review designs with DFM / DFA with rate manufacturing in mind.
- Coach team members on how to perform preliminary FEA, higher level hand calculations, and fastener margins to help ensure a feasible design.
- Be a people leader for the team (7 to 8 engineers) including weekly one on ones with team members, coaching career development, providing feedback often, and doing performance reviews.
- Create and review component drawings with appropriateGD&T, that can be affordably produced.
- Develop and review assembly drawings, fabrication procedures, and build instructions working with the integration team.
- Coordinate acrossengineering on clean sheet designs and design improvements.
- Interface directly with programs and the end customer both at a high level and in the detail through design reviews, program reviews and technical working sessions.
- Coordinate with test engineers to prepare and execute test plans as the ME responsible engineer while performing root cause analyses if / when errors arise.
- Interface with suppliers to produce designs and optimize designs for cost and lead time.
- Support team members through checking and collaboration to ensure best practices is implemented on all products developed within the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
3 years of experience people leading mechanical engineers is preferred but not required.
Benefits
In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply for this position" link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in US. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $165,000 - $200,000
