Job Details

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join a team as they build low Earth orbit satellites to deliver direct-to-device 5G connectivity. This is a direct placement opportunity located in Midland, Texas and is supporting shift work on a rotational basis from 4PM-1AM. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will assist in developing, evaluating, and improve manufacturing methods and processes for the purpose of sustaining the manufacture of existing products as well as the introduction of new products.

Responsibilities

• Assess new product concepts and designs for manufacturability and provide such assessment and recommendations to R&D/Product Engineering.


• Develop methods and processes to manufacture new products in the safest manner, at the desired quality standards, and at the lowest cost to meet projected demand in a timely manner.


• Conduct detailed process design, including layouts, tooling, fixturing, programming testing and documentation.


• Continuously improve current production methods using Six-Sigma methodologies and utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience, with a preferred background in aerospace or automobile sectors.


• Experience with pFMEA/Lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma.


• Experience with AutoCAD, ERP/MES/PLM systems.


• Willingness to support flex hours onsite.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 depending on years of experience


• Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/13/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.