Staff Equipment Engineer @ Wisk

At Wisk, we’re transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we’re making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Staff Equipment Maintenance Engineer to join our team. The Equipment Engineer at Wisk is working to ensure that production needs are being realized through the strategic deployment of equipment and automation. You will be part of the Production Equipment and Automation Team that is responsible for bringing Wisk into the future of high-rate aerospace fabrication and assembly.

Why we need you

The goal of the Equipment Engineer at Wisk is to to build the first fully autonomous all-electric aircraft that performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility environment. In support of this goal, you will be part of the Production Engineering team that is responsible for creating a world-class high-volume aerospace manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate has a background in designing customized equipment to fit unique solutions and is able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment. In this role, the candidate must be proactive, forward-thinking, and self-motivated with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas with a cross-functional and diverse team.

What you will do:

Become familiar with the Wisk Generation 6 Design. Improve current processes for Quality and Takt time
Design equipment and tooling for motor and propeller part production and assembly
Work with suppliers on ensuring Wisk standards are upheld for outsourced equipment and automation
Establish plans for testing and buyoff of test and/or production equipment
Play a key role as a lead developer of new equipment and automation. Integrate with the team at the beginning of concept through deployment
Work with Manufacturing Engineers and product groups on developing a roadmap for future production automation
Help define and develop process documentation for equipment. Aid Manufacturing with creating work instructions with your equipment

What you have done:

B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 8+ years of experience in Equipment, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals: structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.
Familiar with vendor management, including writing and executing statements of work, equipment specifications, and buy-off documents
Design expertise, including precision alignment fixtures, drive systems, linear actuators, and lift systems
Background in designing new equipment
Mechanical design and/or manufacturing experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering design drawings
Familiarity with engineering CAD tools (NX, Catia, Solidworks), PLM (Teamcenter), and model based product definition
Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS standards applicable to mechanical and structural systems
Strong understanding and implementation of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
Experience with vendor management and delivering hardware.

Desired:

Familiarity with Siemens tools (NX, TeamCenter, EasyPlan, Opscenter, etc.)
Experience working on certified aircraft and in a regulated environment (e.g. AS9100, FAA Part 23/25)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six-Sigma principles
Familiar with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Background in either automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments
Familiarity with automation in one of the following areas: Assembly Lines, Electric Motors, Composites, or Vehicle Integration
Experience scaling products from prototype to production

Who you are:

You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
You are a positive team player

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

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