Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead the development and implementation of complex manufacturing processes for next-generation solid rocket motors, establishing engineering standards and optimizing full-rate production.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Defense Hardware)
Builds
Solid fuel rocket motors for tactical applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, Capital equipment evaluation, CapEx project management, Process flow design, Documentation creation, Contract manufacturer management, Hands-on hardware manufacturing, Continuous improvement techniques
Preferred skills
High-rate production experience, Solid fuel rocket motor experience, New product development, Factory commissioning, Large complex CapEx projects
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of complex manufacturing processes from concept to design, Develop novel processing solutions for assembly of solid fuel rocket motors at high volumes, Establish engineering standards and best practices, Independently evaluate and recommend significant capital equipment with ROI analysis, Manage CapEx projects from concept to implementation, Control project budgets of significant scale with on-time and on-budget delivery, Develop process flows simplifying complex and critical operations, Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing hardware at scale, Work with contract manufacturers to develop repeatable processes, Mentor and guide new engineers, Manage and optimize established full rate production processes, Travel to suppliers for sourcing work and quality procedure implementation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC