Manufacturing Engineer II

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Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

You will be part of a team of driven and enthusiastic professionals working to revolutionize access to space. Our unique vortex-hybrid rocket is projected to disrupt the market.

Why join us?

Growth
Competitive Salary + Bonus
Full Benefits

Job Details

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with design engineers to review and approve part and tooling assemblies, updating, and offering input based on improved Design for Manufacturing (DfM) concepts or solutions.
• Work with design engineers to develop work instructions to clearly define manufacturing process, develop training materials, and train technicians in processes.
• Apply process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g. value stream mapping, problem solving, visual management, etc.) to reduce manufacturing build hours and quality issues; increase production rates; and remove waste from processes.
• Perform capacity analysis and determine optimal staffing requirements.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to the meet volume production demand.
• Interact with structural analysts to ensure performance objectives are met.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to hardware prototype development and testing.
• Design of proper material handling, packaging, and labeling to protect and identify hardware throughout the build and test process.
• Directly support testing operations and efforts, gaining opportunities to influence designs, improve processes and increase reliability.
• Develop how work is planned, controlled, and optimized in the Manufacturing Execution System.
• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support parts manufacturing.
• Develop external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
• Operate different types of equipment such as: wire EDM, band saw, CNC machines and hand tools as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• 4+ years' experience as a Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel with dynamic priorities.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of metal and polymer additive manufacturing processes and best practices
• Working knowledge of composites manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
• US Person as defined in 22 CFR Part 120.15 (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and those given asylum in the United States, and temporary residents granted amnesty) since work includes ITAR controlled technical data.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Proven experience in an industrial environment for the delivery from concept to manufacture of high-performance composite components and assemblies.
• Proven experience with composite design and production for spacecraft or other aerospace applications.
• Experience with CAM Programming.
• Experience with Design for Additive Manufacturing for both metal (DLMS, DED, ect) and polymeric printing (FDM) processes.
• Experience with NX and other CAD software.
• Familiarity with industry standards and references (e.g., MIL-HDBK-5/17, ECSS-E-HB-32, NASA-STD-5001, GSFC-STD-7000).

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