Design Release Engineer -Airframe
Core
Senior Design Release Manager bridging mechanical concept to full-scale manufacturing for composite airframe modules.
Role type
Senior Design Release Manager (Airframe)
Builds
Composite structures and airframe modules for defense systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Composite Manufacturing
Required skills
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) analysis, Composite structures knowledge, Manufacturing dossier ownership, Engineering change order management, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA)
Preferred skills
Tolerance stack-up analysis, Tooling interface definition, Bonded joint evaluation
Technologies
CAD, PLM, GD&T standards
Responsibilities
Own and maintain complete transfer packages including drawings and BOMs, Collaborate with design engineers to optimize layups and tolerances before design freeze, Serve as final authority on product release gates, Manage engineering change orders and drawing dispositions, Align with production and suppliers on manufacturing constraints, Analyze production data to refine manufacturing standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC