Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer II to our team. In this role you will develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methods for products and platforms. This role contributes to manufacturing operations by developing manufacturing solutions, performing engineering analyses, and supporting production readiness activities to ensure products satisfy engineering, manufacturing, quality, and cost requirements.

Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams, this role supports manufacturing engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle.

• Support manufacturing processes, production workflows, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions supporting products and assemblies.
• Perform engineering analyses, time studies, process evaluations, and manufacturing assessments to improve production readiness and efficiency.
• Evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation while supporting manufacturing process improvements.
• Perform manufacturing process validation, equipment qualification, first article builds, and production readiness activities.
• Analyze production performance, manufacturing data, process capability, and quality metrics while resolving routine manufacturing issues.
• Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, corrective actions, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, production control, and operations teams supporting production activities.
• Assist with manufacturing documentation, work instructions, engineering reports, process flows, and production support materials.
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing reviews, engineering investigations, and new product introduction activities.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, process records, engineering data, and configuration-controlled technical information.
• Apply engineering standards, manufacturing methodologies, customer requirements, and organizational procedures throughout product development.
• Support improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.