Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer will be responsible for manufacturing equipment design, different levels of automation implementation, data collection/reduction, and owning all facilities-related tasks for the production and development lines. The role will be accountable for the equipment design, ensuring it meets production quality/throughput/cost and collaborating with the design teams throughout the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs to drive alignment with current and future equipment capabilities. The role will be heavily involved in building prototype energy storage systems and supporting the development and transition of manufacturing technologies.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

Design equipment to meet design requirements
Develop new capabilities for prototype and production products
Develop production floor layout in AutoCAD
Maintain all facilities requirements, requests, and implementations
Collaborate with NPI engineers to down-select production line equipment
Implement industry 4.0 solutions on new and existing equipment
Machine components as needed (milling, turning, grinding, water jet, etc)
Direct contract manufacturers on outsourced equipment
Create maintenance plans for customized equipment
Design, develop, and implement safety equipment for use with high-voltage products
Conduct deep dives on equipment failures, quality issues, and optimizations
Generate business cases for new or optimized capabilities for equipment
Research and assess new technologies to propose
Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant field required; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Experience designing and manufacturing tooling and semi/fully automated equipment
Experience developing laser welding processes
Experience designing in CAD (Catia preferred)
Experience with project management
Understanding of writing and performing FATs and SATs
Knowledge of DOE, PFMEA, and other industry-standard tools and techniques
Proficiency in any commonly used coding language such as Python, C++, or etc
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles
Ability to create testing methods that can be used to evaluate the quality and functionality of products or systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive delivery of communication and follow-up
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

Experience in aviation, automotive, and the mobility space with UAS or UAM preferred
LEAN/Six Sigma experience and qualifications preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [email protected]

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
The pay range for this position is:
$166,400—$232,960 USD


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