Process Engineer - Satellite Production Line

Process Engineer - Satellite Production Line

EnduroSat

Sofia, Bulgaria

What is the role?

As a Process Engineer for the production line, you will own the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of how we build satellites. You will translate today’s tribal knowledge into repeatable, well-documented processes - and keep the controls and automation that run them stable, predictable, and operator-friendly.

This is a hands-on, on-the-floor role. You will work side by side with operators, production leads, quality, design engineering, and equipment suppliers. PLC programming and HMI work remain part of the toolkit - you will still get into Siemens or Allen Bradley code when the line needs it.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Design, document, and continuously improve the manufacturing processes on our new semi-automated satellite production line;
• Author and maintain the documentation that turns unstandardized assembly into a repeatable process: SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and routing documents;
• Define cycle times, takt times, station layouts, and material flow; balance the line, identify bottlenecks, and drive measurable throughput and yield improvements;
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar) for stations, conveyors, and integrated tools such as automated screwdrivers and vision systems;
• Plan and coordinate with subsuppliers on equipment specification, commissioning, integration, and acceptance -then take ownership of the system once it is handed over;
• Collaborate cross-functional with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Test to align processes with product requirements, traceability needs, and quality standards;
• Lead operator training and instruction; ensure that documentation reflects how the line actually runs, not how we wish it ran;
• Drive root-cause analysis on process deviations, defects, and downtime; implement corrective and preventive actions and verify they hold;
• Support process validation and qualification and integrate the line with our MES and quality data systems for full traceability.

What do we look for?

• 3–5 years of hands-on process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment — ideally electronics, precision mechanics, aerospace, automotive, or medical devices;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent practical experience);
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, complete process documentation: SOPs, work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans;
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and HMI configuration on platforms such as Siemens (TIA Portal) or Allen Bradley; comfortable reading and modifying ladder logic;
• Familiarity with MES systems and shop-floor data collection / quality record management;
• Comfort applying lean and continuous-improvement methods (5S, Kaizen, SMED, value-stream mapping) and structured problem-solving (8D, A3, fishbone, 5 Whys);
• Strong cross-functional communication — able to explain a process equally well to an operator, a supplier, and a design engineer;
• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• Experience with automated screwing systems and/or machine-vision/camera inspection;
• Experience standing up a new production line or transitioning from manual to semi-automated assembly;
• Exposure to AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems;
• Knowledge of robotics integration, traceability systems, or test automation;
• Prior experience in space, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.