Manufacturing Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Design, build, and optimize manufacturing processes for solid rocket motor cases, nozzles, and composite/metallic structures for defense systems.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
Solid rocket motor cases, composite nozzles, and associated tooling for military systems.
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace propulsion / Energetics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Composite pressure vessel manufacturing, Insulation manufacturing, Nozzle manufacturing, Tool design, CAD/CAM (NX), GD&T interpretation, Process optimization, Work cell design, Quality planning, MBOM management
Preferred skills
AS9100/NADCAP facility experience, Digital Manufacturing Execution System (MES) usage, 5-axis CNC operation, TeamCenter proficiency, Autoclave processing, EPDM rubber processing, Secondary bonding, Hydraulic press processing
Technologies
NX, TeamCenter, MES, 5-axis routers, 5-axis lathes, 5-axis mills
Responsibilities
Build and insulate metallic and composite solid rocket motor cases and tooling, Design tooling for press molded parts, Write and execute manufacturing documentation (work instructions, quality plans, inspections), Solve manufacturing problems in schedule-driven environments, Drive work cell design and optimization, Lead RCCAs to eliminate production blockers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
