Supernal Irvine , CA 92606
Posted 4 weeks ago
Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world's communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play.
What we do:
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Powertrain is responsible for delivering flight-worthy products and maturation of technologies to meet production cost and rate requirements. Success requires collaboration with other stakeholders and subject matter experts spanning across the entire product life cycle at the component, system, and aircraft-level. This role embodies the integrated approach to design, build, test flight-worthy components, systems, and aircrafts with an emphasis on electric motors, rotors, and other drivetrain components.
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week during 2nd shift hours. Please note work hours may flex depending on business need.
What you can do:
Develop and execute build plans driven by program milestones, critical paths, and risk registry
Develop work instructions to build and test flight-worthy components and systems
Define statement of work and on-board equipment, hardware, and fixtures at work centers
Drive quality assurance efforts such as incoming inspection, functional testing, process/product buy-off
Identify and procure the necessary equipment to perform functional testing
Work with technicians and subject matter experts to build and test flight-worthy products
Advocate build team objectives with other verticals, stakeholders, and suppliers
Provide design for manufacturing guidelines to ensure build success across the organization
Prioritize build initiatives according to product and tech development roadmap
Leverage expertise of technology development partners to speed up product development
Develop and execute certification plans for novel manufacturing technologies
Support the fabrication efforts for structural test and demonstration articles
Develop manufacturing standard practices and guidelines
Support other teams in detail design, systems architecture and systems integration work
Support in the review and approval of supplier's statement of work, work instructions, and specs
Contribute to the development of the aircraft maintenance manual
Partner with PMO organization to execute build plan
Requires up to 10% of domestic and international travel
Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum five (5) years of experience in urban air mobility, aviation and/or automotive (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to pick up and apply new concepts
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent listening and comprehension skills
Excellent planning, organizing, and coordinating skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to primarily work during 2nd shift hours with flexibility to work other hours as needed.
You may also be able to contribute:
Experience with electric motors, rotors, and/or other drivetrain components) preferred
Experience with thermal management systems preferred
Experience with composite airframes and/or structures preferred
Experience with integrated product teams and/or systems of systems framework preferred
Experience designing and developing flight-worthy products preferred
Experience in aviation certification environment preferred
Experience with development programs preferred
Experience in prototyping environments preferred
Experience with project management preferred
LEAN/Six Sigma experience and qualifications
Proficient with model-based definition, drafting, and GD&T standards
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
The pay range for this position is:
$166,400—$232,960 USD
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