Flight Assurance Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Flight Assurance) to support one of our aerospace partners on-site in Midland, TX. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Flight Assurance) will be a critical role to scaling production of one of their satellite constellations in a high-growth, cleanroom manufacturing environment.  

This job opens for applications on 10/27/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities for the Associate Manufacturing Engineer include:

• Develop and execute quality control processes to ensure safety, performance, and mission reliability of satellite components.
• Perform inspections and audits on assemblies and subsystems in cleanroom environments.
• Support testing activities (vibration, thermal vacuum) and assist with integration and compliance documentation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support root cause analysis.
• Qualify new or modified products through the full production lifecycle.

Qualifications for the Associate Manufacturing Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (AutoCAD, Inventor) and basic quality tools (calipers, CMM).
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check.

Compensation for the Associate Manufacturing Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords: Satellite Manufacturing, Aerospace Quality, Cleanroom Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD Integration, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion360, Solumina, NetSuite, Space Industry Jobs, Satellite Integration, High-Volume Manufacturing, Constellation, Engineering Entry-Level, NASA Standards

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