Staff Equipment Engineer, Integration

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 an Integration Focused Equipment 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:

• With that vision in mind, we are looking for a Staff Equipment Engineer to join our Production Equipment and Automation Team. 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 Systems 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 vehicle integration, as well as Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Work with suppliers on ensuring Wisk standards are upheld for outsourced equipment and automation
• Establish plans for preliminary acceptance tests (PAT) and final acceptance tests (FAT)
• Play a key role as a lead developer of new equipment and automation. Be integrated 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 8+ years of experience in GSE design, Equipment Engineering, or Manufacturing
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals: structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.
• Familiar with vendor management, including writing and executing equipment buy-offs
• Design expertise in precision alignment fixtures, drive systems, linear actuators, and/or lift systems 
• Background in designing customized production equipment 
• Experience scaling products from prototype to production
• 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)

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 high-capacity (e.g. medical), automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with automation in one of the following areas: Assembly Lines, Battery, Power Train, or Ground Support

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