Manufacturing Engineer, Machining & Additive Associate (Winter 2027)
Core
Design and build the factory that builds satellites by owning the lifecycle of machined and additively manufactured components, bridging design and production.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Machining & Additive)
Builds
Precision hardware for high-orbit satellites
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing (machining & additive)
Required skills
GD&T, 5-axis CNC machining, additive manufacturing (LPBF), CMM inspection, CAD (Solidworks/Creo/NX), CAM (Fusion/Esprit/Siemens NX/Magics), tolerance stackup analysis, DFM, process validation, 5S, lean systems, fixturing design, technical documentation, MES/MRP systems
Preferred skills
5-axis programming, metal LPBF/polymer printing, first article inspection reports, precision hand tools, mechanical design, quality capability knowledge
Technologies
Solidworks, Creo, NX, Fusion, Esprit, Siemens NX, Magics, CMM, LPBF, MES, MRP
Responsibilities
Design and implement lean systems for continuous improvement; Own 5S activities throughout the machine shop and additive manufacturing spaces; Work with design engineering teams to drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM); Develop and qualify manufacturing and inspection processes; Operate, maintain, and develop processes for in-house additive manufacturing capabilities; Write work instructions, work order templates, process specifications, and other build documents; Work with supplier quality and contract manufacturers to develop their manufacturing and quality processes; Troubleshoot non-conformances on the floor; Assist in machining and programming operations for R&D and production; Assist in designing and creating fixturing for production
Seniority
Associate (Entry-level)
