Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

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.

We want you as a talented Process Engineer to help us in our mission by supporting the design team to build up the Nyx vehicle. As process engineer you will:

• Work together with the mechanical and design units to support through our supply chain the manufacturing of complex composite and metallic structures,
• You will support the thermal unit with the technical discussions with suppliers of TCS components to make sure that the development meets the technical and schedule needs.
• You will also work closely to the product assurance and procurement team to help controlling the quality of the final delivered products.

Key Responsibilities

You will have a key responsibility at the technical crossroad between vehicle design team, procurement team, product assurance team and supply chain. Your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• Taking responsibility for technical exchanges with suppliers in the Mechanical and Thermal Control System perimeter. You act as a technical liaison between the company and its suppliers, facilitating clear and open communication to address any issue promptly.
• Monitor suppliers industrial process, and if necessary propose improvements, to make sure the final product meets the requirements.
• Supervise supplier’s development roadmaps from TRL 4-5 up to TRL 8, assuring the proper technology development.
• Monitor, together with the assurance team, the quality control plan of the supplier, such that the products meet the required standards.
• Continuously technical collaboration with engineering team and suppliers to accomplish the delivery of final products, from engineering models up to final flight models, in accordance with schedule.
• Support suppliers to analyse and improve their industrial processes, considering challenges of high-rate production capabilities.
• Supporting the procurement and engineering team with technical discussions with suppliers.
• Documentation for the various reviews (TRL review, PDR, CDR, QR, MRR)
• Generate technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

What we would love to see from you

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace engineering, Material and Processes engineering, or in a related area.
• At least 7 years of experience as process engineer, focus on space components is mandatory.
• Experience in the manufacturing of composite materials.
• Knowledge of TCS components.
• Experience in the manufacturing of welded metallic structures would be an asset.
• Knowledge on spacecraft systems and reentry vehicles would be an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail as well as organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Design, AIT, Product Assurance, Procurement).

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile – we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative – we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun – we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We’d love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable