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Lead Precision Cleaning Engineer

Impulse Space
Redondo Beach, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Onsite
USD 135000-165000 yearly
Discovered 1 months ago

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Responsibilities

  • Build and lead the Precision Cleaning team
  • Establish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions, and SOPs
  • Generate high-quality technical documentation such as engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications, and qualification reports.
  • Work directly with precision cleaning technicians and engineers to create and maintain training programs, competency matrices, and certification requirements.
  • Identify and implement precision cleaning equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures, and infrastructure needed to scale the department
  • Collaborate with internal customers (Manufacturing, Quality, & Design) to ensure hardware is processed per design intent.
  • Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the precision cleaning operation
  • Collaborate with EHS to ensure and adhere to job safety principles
  • Create a long-term roadmap for the Precision Cleaning Department, including personnel, equipment, facility, and process capability

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in precision cleaning, contamination control, or related manufacturing processes, preferably within 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

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Ability to manage people, multiple projects, and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of chemical cleaning, material compatibility, reaction mechanisms, and precision cleaning science.
  • Experience with cleaning validation processes (Particle Count and NVR).
  • Strong background in contamination control principles, including particulate control, molecular contamination, and FOD prevention.
  • Experience with automated or semi‑automated precision cleaning processes for aerospace hardware (direct or indirect).
  • Experience with manual precision cleaning processes for aerospace hardware.
  • Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements
  • Data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Technical writing and documentation expertise
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

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