Precision Clean-Line Engineering Lead

About the role

The Process and Precision Cleaning Engineering Lead at Impulse will build, establish and lead a scalable cleaning operation to support the company's growing manufacturing needs. The role covers precision cleaning processes, FOD mitigation, standards, equipment, staffing, training and department infrastructure, while driving safety, quality, throughput and continuous improvement. It is a full-time position based in Redondo Beach.

Key responsibilities

• Build and lead the Precision Cleaning team
• Establish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions and SOPs
• Produce technical documentation such as engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications and qualification reports
• Create and maintain training programs, competency matrices and certification requirements with technicians and engineers
• Identify and implement equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures and infrastructure to scale the department
• Work with Manufacturing, Quality and Design so hardware is processed per design intent
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure adherence to job safety principles
• Create a long-term roadmap for the department covering personnel, equipment, facility and process capability

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in precision cleaning, contamination control or related manufacturing processes, preferably in aerospace, space, defense, semiconductor or other high-reliability industries
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing and maintaining precision cleaning processes for aerospace materials, components and hardware
• U.S. person or eligible to obtain an export license, due to ITAR and EAR restrictions on the spacecraft manufacturing business

Required skills

• Chemical cleaning, material compatibility, reaction mechanisms and precision cleaning science
• Cleaning validation (particle count and NVR)
• Contamination control principles, particulate control, molecular contamination and FOD prevention
• GMP and regulatory requirements
• Data analysis, problem solving, technical writing and cross-functional collaboration

What we offer

• Pay of $135,000 - $165,000 per year, depending on role, level, location and skills
• Possible long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires
• Medical, vision and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan