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Manufacturing Engineer I

Katalyst Space Technologies
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$70,000 - $110,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Operations, or a related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience may be considered.
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production planning, systems engineering, A&IT, or manufacturing operations supporting aerospace, defense, spacecraft, robotics, or other high-reliability hardware.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining manufacturing plans, routings, travelers, work instructions, BOMs, work orders, and build documentation from engineering drawings and released technical data.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing flow, material readiness, sequencing, work-center constraints, tooling, inspection requirements, and the practical realities of executing complex hardware builds on the shop floor.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, or related manufacturing systems to manage BOMs, routings, material demand, work orders, configuration changes, WIP, and production status.
  • Ability to work across engineering, supply chain, quality, technicians, and program teams; communicate blockers clearly; and drive issues to closure with disciplined follow-through.
Nice to have
  • Experience planning or manufacturing spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, defense systems, robotics, or other low-volume, high-complexity flight or mission-critical hardware.
  • Experience with AS9100-style quality systems, configuration management, engineering change control, nonconformance/MRB processes, lot or serial traceability, and as-built documentation.
  • Experience in avionics/electronics and/or manufacturing engineering is preferred but not required.
  • Hands-on familiarity with a range of manufacturing and integration processes such as machining, sheet metal, composites, bonding, mechanical assembly, cable/harness integration, electronics installation, or precision metrology.
  • Experience developing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, or shop layouts and working directly with technicians to improve safety, ergonomics, repeatability, and cycle time.
What the job really is

As a Manufacturing Engineer I at Katalyst, you will be responsible for translating engineering designs into manufacturing plans and documentation for spacecraft hardware. Your role will involve production planning, maintaining manufacturing data in ERP/MRP systems, and improving manufacturing processes. You will also support technicians during hardware builds and ensure that all materials and resources are ready for production schedules.

Benefits
  • Base salary determined on a case-by-case basis, anticipated range is $70,000 - $110,000 annually.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan.
  • Relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off.
Things to weigh
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • The role involves working on projects with the U.S. Department of Defense, requiring compliance with ITAR regulations.
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours.
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