About Revolution Space

At Revolution Space we're building advanced space systems for the 21st century. Every employee at Revolution Space works on projects that are critical to our company’s future by ensuring our products work on orbit every time. 

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is searching for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge space flight hardware. Working closely with program leads and senior engineers, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop the production capability for next-generation platforms.  This dynamic and impactful role includes significant development, testing, and documentation of production processes and tools.

Revolution Space invests in the continuous development of employees and provides a flexible work environment to explore some of today’s most advanced technologies.  The Manufacturing Engineer will have the opportunity to support key technologies for NASA, US Space Force, and commercial partners. 

This position is available immediately onsite in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Prepares manufacturing documentation, including process flow charts and work instructions for use in all manufacturing processes.
• Transitions new products into production (NPI) while working closely with design engineers and manufacturing technicians throughout the initial build.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow; designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with engineering concerning product design and tooling to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methods are incorporated into the design.
• Confers with vendors to arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and other costs related to the manufacturing process, including work instruction development and tool/fixture design and fabrication.
• Performs debugging and troubleshooting efforts on defective items; works with Quality Engineering to drive root cause / corrective action activities.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with 3+ years’ relevant work experience; OR 10+ years relevant work experience without a technical degree.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance if needed.  Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a zero-defect manufacturing environment such as aerospace or medical devices.
• Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) such as Tulip or Critical MFG.
• 1 year of SolidWorks CAD experience or equivalent CAD experience such as Creo, NX or CATIA
• Well versed in Lean concepts (waste reduction, value stream mapping, 5S, just-in-time delivery), and the application of statistical methods in manufacturing.
• This position will require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, work with microscopes, and occasionally work in a clean room.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
• Fitness reimbursement
• 100% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
• Life insurance
• Long term / Short term disability

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.