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 a Lean Manufacturing Technician to join our team. The goal of a Lean Manufacturing Technician at Wisk is to organize, prepare and lead the adoption of shop floor procedures required to maintain a safe and efficient production system. You will be part of the Manufacturing team that is responsible for producing the Gen 6 Wisk eVTOL aircraft.
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View office.
What you will do:
- Review current business procedures such as Tool Control, Training, 5S, employee skill management, and other production related processes with a keen eye for improvements.
- Develop necessary documentation with cross functional partners to institutionalize these processes across multiple shops.
- Communicate and educate processes to affected teams.
- Assist leadership and staff level employees with implementation, and necessary documentation associated with these processes on the shop floor.
- Conduct formal evaluations of processes after implementation.
- Document evaluation results, review data, and share data with management to identify areas of improvement or opportunity.
- Support and promote Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) concepts and principles.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- 5 +years experience working in a manufacturing setting with responsibilities related to technical documentation writing and implementing process improvements.
- Six Sigma or equivalent problem solving methodology knowledge.
- Practical knowledge in applying Lean Manufacturing concepts.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.
Wisk HQ located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.
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Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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