Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA)
About the role
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA) with 5+ years of experience to lead and scale internal PCBA production capabilities for cutting-edge satellite hardware. You are a self-driven, detail-oriented production leader who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and has a track record of transitioning products from development to high-rate production. You'll own the full production lifecycle—from equipment and process selection to factory layout, capacity planning, and new product introduction—ensuring mission-critical quality standards are met. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a team at the forefront of space technology, directly impacting Astranis's ability to deliver on a $1 billion satellite backlog.
What will you be doing?
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Lead a team of engineers, specialists, and technicians performing PCBA assembly and test operations for development and flight hardware
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Develop and implement a robust production strategy to establish and scale internal PCBA production capabilities to meet aggressive factory rate targets
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Champion Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) with design engineering to influence hardware designs for manufacturability
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Own the physical production layout, optimizing material flow from receiving through all processes to finished product
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Create metrics and tools to monitor production success (yield, on-time delivery) and drive continuous improvement across processes, tooling, and GSE
