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Manufacturing Specialist IV

• 4.2 Pasadena, CA 91109 Hybrid work $56
• $108 an hour
• Contract A Manufacturing Specialist IV position just opened up at

JPL/NASA

in Pasadena, CA . In this role you will be responsible to perform manufacturing engineering functions supporting the development of mechanical hardware.

Location:

Pasadena, CA 91109 (In Office)

Position:

Manufacturing Specialist IV Pay Rate:

$56

• 108/hr

DOE Duration:

22 months

Schedule:

1st shift, 9/80 (You'll be working 80 hours over 9 days, instead of the traditional 10; So for example, you may work 9-hour days Monday through Thursday, and on Fridays, you either work an 8-hour day or take regular day off.) We do offer paid time offs, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision Job Summary As the Manufacturing Specialist, you will work for JPL's Mechanical Fabrication and Test Section, which maintains technical support facilities and resources to fabricate, assemble, and test electro-mechanical developmental and flight hardware. The Section develops and matures equipment and technologies that enable and enhance fabrication and environmental test capability for current and future missions. At Level IV, you will lead highly complex or critical manufacturing engineering activities for major hardware efforts, exercising considerable independence and judgment and providing technical direction and coordination across project, engineering, and supplier interfaces. Work Schedule and Location This position is primarily onsite to support the hands-on nature of manufacturing operations, hardware development, and collaboration with engineering and fabrication teams. Depending on project requirements, operational needs, and management approval, there may be limited flexibility for part-time remote work or a hybrid schedule. Full-time onsite presence remains the preferred arrangement to ensure effective collaboration, timely technical support, and responsiveness to mission-critical activities. Responsibilities Lead manufacturing engineering activities for highly complex or critical mechanical hardware development, fabrication, and assembly. Establish and maintain interfaces with multiple JPL customers, cognizant engineers, project teams, suppliers, and management. Perform detailed DFM reviews of complex drawings and models; identify manufacturing risks and recommend design or process solutions. Develop and oversee detailed manufacturing and assembly instructions, sequences, process plans, and specialized tooling or fixture requirements for highly complex hardware. Plan, initiate, and monitor major hardware fabrication activities through delivery, coordinating technical progress, cost, schedule, and resource requirements. Use applicable Oracle Discrete Manufacturing modules to develop implementation plans, monitor work, estimate WIP, track technical progress, and resolve or lead resolution of technical, cost, and schedule issues. Lead make-or-buy evaluations and advanced in-house versus outside-vendor manufacturing planning; support vendor evaluation and resolution of significant supplier issues. Prepare manufacturing estimates, schedules, and resource assessments; provide status, risk, and progress reports to project and line management. Coordinate manufacturing approaches for unique materials, processes, complex equipment handling, and precision hardware requirements. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other manufacturing personnel and review work products for significant assignments. Support contract technical documentation and oversight of outside manufacturing activities as applicable. Attend Manufacturing Engineering group meetings, follow applicable attendance requirements, and perform ad-hoc assignments as directed. Required Skills Extensive experience in aerospace, or other high-precision hardware development, manufacturing, and assembly. Ability to evaluate engineering drawings and models for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and recommend improvements to design and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated expertise developing detailed fabrication and assembly instructions, sequences, manufacturing plans, and design specialized fixtures/tooling utilizing CAM software Ability to plan and oversee multiple manufacturing activities through delivery while managing technical, cost, schedule, and resource constraints. Strong experience with make-or-buy decisions, supplier coordination, and resolving complex manufacturing or supplier issues. Ability to use manufacturing planning and tracking tools, including applicable Oracle Discrete Manufacturing modules or alternate MRP system, to monitor technical progress and WIP. Design experience in SolidWorks, Unigraphics, or similar CAM software Ability to communicate complex manufacturing status, risks, estimates, and recommendations clearly to engineers, customers, suppliers, and management. Ability to work independently on complex fabrication assignments, exercise considerable practical judgment, and provide technical guidance to others. Willingness to work extended shift and weekends as required to meet project schedules Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 9 years of related experience; or Master's degree with 7 years of related experience; or PhD with 5 years of related experience. Related experience should include progressively responsible manufacturing engineering for aerospace, spacecraft, or other high-precision hardware. Desired Skills Extensive familiarity with JPL policies, procedures, best practices, and methodologies related to manufacturing engineering. Experience planning (storyboarding) and executing complex mechanical assembly activities. In-depth understanding of manufacturing sequences to produce precision hardware requirements. Proven ability to translate verbal, incomplete, or evolving design information into practical solutions for prototype hardware manufacture and assembly. Experience with configuration management software for mechanical hardware design release. Experience estimating cost, schedule, and resources for complex manufacturing work and presenting status at project or management reviews. Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and coordinating work across multidisciplinary teams. Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SPC1