Manufacturing Engineer I

<p><strong>Katalyst Description:</strong></p>

<p>Katalyst is an American technology company&nbsp;focused on dynamic space operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are building a fleet of&nbsp;dual-use multipurpose&nbsp;robotic space vehicles&nbsp;to&nbsp;create the&nbsp;future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling,&nbsp;resupply&nbsp;and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space&nbsp;exploration&nbsp;that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.<br><br></p>

<p><strong>Katalyst Culture:</strong></p>

<p>Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. You’ll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;Do</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>Translate released engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and engineering bills of material into executable manufacturing plans, manufacturing BOMs&nbsp;<em>and build kits</em>, routings, travelers, work instructions, inspection points, and test hold points for spacecraft hardware.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Own production planning and sequencing for spacecraft, payload, and subsystem builds; coordinate with engineering, supply chain, quality, and technicians to ensure materials, tooling, documentation, work centers, and inspection resources are ready when work is scheduled.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Maintain and improve manufacturing data in ERP/MRP systems, including BOM structures, routings, work orders, lead times, material requirements, WIP status, and build priorities;&nbsp;identify&nbsp;shortages and constraints early and drive recovery plans.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Develop and improve manufacturing processes, assembly sequences, tooling and fixtures, build layouts, and DFM/DFA recommendations that reduce risk, rework, cycle time, and ambiguity on the floor.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Support technicians and engineers during hardware builds, integration, and test by resolving work-instruction gaps, drawing discrepancies, nonconformances, redlines, engineering changes, and unexpected production issues without losing configuration control.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Build practical labor, capacity, and schedule plans for low-rate, high-complexity flight hardware;&nbsp;establish&nbsp;build-readiness criteria, daily priorities, milestone tracking, and clear escalation paths for material, tooling, quality, or engineering blockers.&nbsp;</li>

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<p>&nbsp;<strong>What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Required</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<li>Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Operations, or a related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience may be considered.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production planning,&nbsp;systems engineering,&nbsp;A&amp;IT,or&nbsp;manufacturing operations supporting aerospace, defense, spacecraft, robotics, or other high-reliability hardware.&nbsp;</li>

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<li>Demonstrated experience creating and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;manufacturing plans, routings, travelers, work instructions, BOMs, work orders, and build documentation from engineering drawings and released technical data.</li></ul>