Manufacturing Engineer

Overview Kepler is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to aid in the development of manufacturing processes, procedures and implement industry best practices to design and manufacture and assemble space products, payloads, and satellites. This position requires collaboration with various engineering teams, participating in the hardware development phase, supporting new product development and new product introduction. The successful applicant will have a diverse background establishing manufacturing, assembly, and integration documentation, with exposure to PCAs, RF, Optical or Mechanical assemblies. * Limited Travel may be required for this role, up to 5-10% per year, mostly within Canada and USA. What We Offer Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success. Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance — including dependents. Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown. Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events. Relocation packages available for approved roles. $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth. Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances. Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged. We’re a certified Great Place to Work, four years in a row Key Responsibilities Subject Matter Expert on manufacturing processes, systems, and methodologies for producing space hardware systems. Interface for engineering, production, and quality on hardware producibility and testing. Participate in the engineering design reviews and provide design feedback and solutions to the design team. Take ownership of the production process of your subsystems and be accountable for the design manufacturing transition and ongoing relationship. Analyze production flows, create production layouts and develop assembly & integration methods, tools, fixtures, and cell configuration. Identify risks prior to production kick off and mitigate them before flight model production begins. Aid in the development of manufacturing and test flows, manufacturing & test work instructions, and traceability records. Design or oversee the design of custom tooling or fixtures to improve the manufacturing process. Support capital requisitions and perform return on investment analysis for manufacturing tools and equipment. Provide support to Business Development team on bids and proposals, writing manufacturing plans and providing estimates and quotations. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science or equivalent Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Familiar with material handling, kitting, assembly, inspection, and routing processes Experienced using CAD software reviewing drawings, models and designing parts, fixtures and tooling Experience with manufacturing adjacent software systems such as ERP, MES, PLM and QMS systems Proficient in DFM, DFA, FMEA and PFMEA processes Experienced in supporting product failure investigations, material review boards and corrective action implementation Understanding of the manufacturing processes involved in our supply chain – CNC machining, electroplating, PCB Assembly Bonus Points Familiar working in Clean Room Environments. Experience working in space, aerospace or another highly regulated, high quality / low volume field Familiar with FOD and ESD requirements CAD Software Experience (Solidworks, Onshape, AutoCad or similar) ERP System knowledge (Netsuite or similar) Familiarity with an MES system. Familiarity with a PLM system Exposure to Industrial Engineering Experience with RF hardware or RF test equipment Use of AI in Recruitment At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment. Employment Equity & Accommodation Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Additional Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Telecommunications Location notes and other job postings have been trimmed to focus on the Manufacturing Engineer role. #J-18808-Ljbffr