Digital Manufacturing Project Engineer

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Orbitworks is seeking a Manufacturing Systems & Tools Engineer to define implement and sustain the digital backbone of our satellite manufacturing operations. This cross-functional role will support the integration and ongoing development of ERP (NetSuite) PLM and MES systems to ensure seamless manufacturing and test operations. The ideal candidate will serve as a key enabler across production engineering and supply chain by maintaining data integrity supporting process digitization and managing system interfaces. This is a foundational role for a lean fast-growing space manufacturing startup. We are looking for a systems integrator who understands how tools and digital processes come together to enable scalable efficient execution on the factory floor.

About this Role:

• Systems Ownership & Integration
• Lead configuration deployment and integration of NetSuite ERP PLM and MES.
• Define and manage data flows and interfaces between ERP PLM MES and test environments.
• Serve as internal point of contact with implementation partners.
• Ensure data consistency across platforms (BOMs inventory work orders as-built records).
• Manufacturing Enablement & Tooling Interfaces
• Support the definition and deployment of local systems at assembly and test stations (e.g. barcode scanners tablets HMI operator guidance interfaces). Standardize mechanical and test station setups.
• Define requirements and processes for hardware/software interfaces that support assembly and testing workflows.
• Process & Workflow Digitization
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to translate manual or ad hoc processes into structured digital workflows.
• Document processes support user onboarding and generate user guides and SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manufacturing execution through better data capture and tool usability.
• System Sustainment & Support
• Provide first-line support to internal users post-deployment.
• Track and manage ongoing improvements upgrades and change requests.
• Support onboarding of new employees and provide training on key digital tools.

Must Haves:

• 7 years experience in manufacturing systems digital operations or enterprise tools administration (ERP/PLM/MES)
• Experience configuring or managing NetSuite Duro Arena ION or equivalent tools
• Demonstrated experience working in production environments with digital interfaces
• Strong understanding of MRP environment BOMs inventory control and manufacturing workflows for high mix low volume environments
• Excellent communication documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Prior experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing
• Exposure to PLM/ERP/MES integrations and system architecture
• Comfortable working in a lean ambiguous environment with evolving systems
• Hands-on mindset with a bias for action and a focus on enabling others to execute
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to simplify complexity and create clarity

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.