About the role
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. As a talented Component Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the manufacturing processes that turn solenoid isolation valve designs for our storable propulsion system into flight hardware — from precision machining and assembly through cleaning, inspection, and supplier coordination.. Role Overview Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization Define and develop manufacturing processes for solenoid isolation valve components — machining, welding/brazing, coil winding, seal installation — ensuring compatibility with storable propellants. Develop and qualify tooling and fixtures to ensure repeatable, high-precision assembly of valve components. Drive continuous improvement of yield, cycle time, and cost through process optimization. Assembly, Cleaning & Contamination Control Define and enforce precision cleaning and contamination control procedures compliant with cleanliness
requirements for storable-propellant-wetted components. Support valve assembly and integration operations, ensuring build standards and travelers are followed. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues — leaks, misalignment, seal damage — and implement corrective actions. Supplier & Production Support Coordinate manufacturing activities with the internal machine shop and external suppliers for machined and specialty parts (solenoid coils, seals, seats). Support make-or-buy decisions and supplier qualification for valve components. Provide manufacturing input during design reviews to ensure manufacturability of new valve designs. Quality, Inspection & Documentation Define inspection plans and acceptance criteria for valve components (dimensional, NDI, leak check). Maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and travelers, ensuring traceability and configuration control. Support root-cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and drive corrective and preventive actions. Key
