Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Structures and Propulsion to develop, qualify, and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test, and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components. This role requires the ability to work second shift.
Responsibilities:
- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements: researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment
- Reviews designs for manufacturability and production scalability
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, standard operating procedures, etc. in support of manufacturing and supply chain execution
- Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies, and concepts
- Leads advanced design solutions and supports research of new product or business opportunities
- Leads and executes tasks as needed to transition hardware build from low-rate initial production to higher rate production
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years' experience in mechanical design and/or manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries (Structures, Propulsion, Integration or GSE)
- Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings
- Experience in application of production engineering principles to analyze & implement manufacturing processes & methods
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)
- Good understanding of CAD Software including GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with reading and analyzing technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures
- Technical problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering-based corrective actions
- Experience with any of the following: composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock or mechanisms
- Thorough understanding of root cause analysis and related analytical methodology (Five Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis, 8D, etc.)
- Aerospace and/or DOD Experience
- Background in Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work