About this Senior Industrial Engineer role at Espace
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you've come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We're intentional, we're unapologetically curious and we're 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
The E-Space Manufacturing team builds the world's most advanced aerospace products at high rate and high precision.
As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you'll own the layout and process flow of our Arlington factory as it scales - working across every production area, from antenna and bus assembly to spacecraft assembly & test and boom manufacturing. You'll design facility layouts in AutoCAD, model capacity and material flow, and plan the workstations, lines, and equipment installs that let us ramp to rate. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who has laid out and optimized real factories and wants to shape ours from the ground up. This position reports to the Manufacturing leadership team.
What you'll be doing:
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Own the HQ factory layout - develop and maintain facility layouts in AutoCAD as production scales from prototype to rate.
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Design end-to-end process and material flow across all production areas - antenna, bus assembly, spacecraft assembly & test, and boom manufacturing.
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Model capacity, takt, and line balance to plan equipment, workstations, and headcount for each production line.
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Plan and execute line moves, equipment installs, and facility readiness - footprint, utilities, safety clearances, and move-in logistics.
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Design workstation layouts, ergonomics, and 5S standards with our manufacturing, automation, and controls engineers.
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Optimize material flow from receiving to lineside - partnering with planning and shipping & receiving on warehouse and logistics.
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Run time studies and use floor data to drive throughput, space-utilization, and cost improvements.
What you will bring to this role:
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5+ years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience in a complex production environment.
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Expert AutoCAD skills for factory and line layout - this role owns the facility drawing set.
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Strong process-flow mapping, capacity analysis, line balancing, and time-study fundamentals.
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Working knowledge of Lean principles - value-stream mapping, 5S, and standard work.
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Hands-on and floor-forward - comfortable working across design, manufacturing, and operations to remove constraints.
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BS in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering, or equivalent.
Extra points for the following:
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Aerospace, automotive, or electronics high-rate manufacturing background.
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Discrete-event simulation experience (FlexSim, AnyLogic, or similar).
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Greenfield / brownfield factory build-out or major line-move experience.
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Familiarity with MES / ERP systems and Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
Why E-Space is right for you:
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
- An opportunity to really make a difference
- Sustainability at our core
- Fair and honest workplace
- Innovative thinking is encouraged
- Competitive salaries
- Continuous learning and development
- Health and wellness care options
- Financial solutions for the future
- Optional legal services (US only)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
