Manufacturing Engineer II Quantum Space Tulsa, OK Job Details 17 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Quality assurance experience within aerospace industry Mechanical blueprint interpretation 3D CAD modeling Defect resolution root cause analysis Engineering development testing Mechanical design Technical documentation Safety regulations Contamination control Technical writing experience within manufacturing Production deviation management Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Cleanroom protocols GD&T Project management experience in manufacturing Factory operations documentation Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Collaboration with product development teams Electrical experience Bachelor's degree in engineering Mechanical assembly experience within aerospace industry Quality control experience within aerospace industry Design engineering Cleanroom experience Collaboration with manufacturing teams Electrical parts Quality control communication Root cause analysis Full Job Description Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly. Who We're Looking For We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer II to develop, implement, and continuously improve the manufacturing processes used to build, integrate, and test our spacecraft. This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys solving complex production challenges at the intersection of design, manufacturing, quality, and spacecraft integration. You will play a critical role in translating engineering designs into repeatable, efficient, and reliable manufacturing processes while supporting hardware from initial build through final integration and test. Where You'll Make an Impact Translate engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and schematics into detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technician work instructions Provide hands-on lineside and cleanroom manufacturing support for spacecraft structures, avionics, harness routing, thermal systems, payloads, and other integrated hardware Develop, procure, validate, and commission custom manufacturing tooling, precision alignment fixtures, assembly aids, and hardware handling equipment Lead Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and partner with quality and engineering teams to disposition discrepant hardware and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) Partner with design engineering early in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), influencing component geometry, tolerances, material selection, and assembly sequences Identify and resolve manufacturing constraints, production bottlenecks, and hardware integration challenges Drive yield improvements, cycle-time reductions, scrap elimination, and factory-floor optimization using Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles Support the transition of new hardware and processes from engineering development into repeatable production Develop manufacturing processes that meet quality, safety, configuration-control, and AS9100 requirements Use production data and lessons learned from hardware builds to improve manufacturing processes and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams What It Takes Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM discipline 5+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience supporting aerospace, spacecraft, satellite systems, or complex electromechanical hardware production Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, BOMs, and production documentation Hands-on experience supporting hardware assembly, integration, and test in a production or development environment Proficiency with CAD software such as

NX, CATIA

V5/V6, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar engineering design tools Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or manufacturing configuration-management systems Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings, and tolerance stack-up analysis Experience designing or developing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and/or precision alignment equipment Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls, and contamination-control practices Hands-on experience with electronic box builds, harness assembly, spacecraft structures, thermal systems, propulsion systems, or similar complex hardware integration Experience supporting Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations and resolving manufacturing non-conformances Understanding of AS9100 or comparable aerospace quality-management systems Strong data-driven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions Strong project-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hardware-development environment Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, engineers, quality, supply chain, and program teams Ability and willingness to work hands-on with flight hardware on the production floor and in cleanroom environments Nice-to-Have Experience Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline Experience manufacturing, assembling, integrating, or testing spacecraft or satellite systems Experience supporting spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T/AIT) activities Experience with spacecraft structures, avionics, electrical harnesses, thermal systems, propulsion systems, or payload integration Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning hardware from prototype or development builds into production Demonstrated application of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement training or certification Experience with process capability, statistical process control, yield analysis, or other manufacturing data-analysis methods Experience developing factory layouts, production-flow strategies, or manufacturing capacity plans Familiarity with aerospace configuration management, traceability, and flight-hardware documentation requirements What You'll Get Ownership

• Own critical manufacturing processes from initial design release through spacecraft assembly, integration, test, and flight-hardware delivery. Innovation
• Develop manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and production strategies that enable our teams to build complex spacecraft faster and more reliably. Impact
• Work directly with flight hardware and solve the manufacturing challenges that determine spacecraft quality, reliability, schedule, and mission success. Growth
• Expand your expertise across spacecraft manufacturing, AI&T, quality, tooling, and production operations while influencing how Quantum Space scales its spacecraft manufacturing capabilities. Compensation
• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing.

Location:

Tulsa, OK Additional Requirements To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.