Kepler is on an audacious mission: to bring the internet to space. Founded in 2015, our ambition is to provide internet connectivity in space, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond. With an expanding base of early customers and our first 23 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset – the Team!

Kepler is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to aid in the development of manufacturing processes, procedures and implement industry best practices to design and manufacture and assemble space products, payloads, and satellites.

This position requires collaboration with various engineering teams, participating in the hardware development phase, supporting new product development and new product introduction. The successful applicant will have a diverse background establishing manufacturing, assembly, and integration documentation, with exposure to PCAs, RF, Optical or Mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expert on manufacturing processes, systems, and methodologies for producing space hardware.
Interface for engineering, production, and quality on hardware producibility and testing.
Participate in the engineering design reviews and provide design feedback and solutions to the design team.
Use tools such as process flow diagrams and value stream mapping to visualize and document processes.
Accountable for leading the design to production transition for electro-mechanical assemblies from and R&D Environment.
Analyze production flows, create production layouts and develop assembly & integration methods, tools, fixtures, and cell configuration.
Aid in the development of manufacturing and test flows, manufacturing & test work instructions, and traceability records.
Design or oversee the design of custom tooling or fixtures to improve the manufacturing process.
Support capital requisitions and perform return on investment analysis for manufacturing tools and equipment.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a face paced manufacturing environment.
Familiar with material handling, kitting, assembly, inspection, and routing processes.
Experienced using CAD software reviewing drawings, models and designing parts, fixtures and tooling.
Proficient in DFM, DFA, FMEA and PFMEA processes.
Experienced in supporting product failure investigations, material review boards and corrective action implementation.

Bonus Points:

Familiar working in Clean Room Environments.
Experience working in space, aerospace or another highly regulated, high-quality/low-volume industry.
Familiar with FOD and ESD requirements.
CAD Software Experience (Solidworks, AutoCad or similar).
ERP System knowledge (Netsuite or similar).
Familiarity with MES Systems
Familiarity with PLM Systems
Exposure to Industrial Engineering.
Experience with RF hardware or RF test equipment.

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Kepler Communications Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBT and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

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