Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Development
Core
Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes and tooling for novel defense systems, from UAVs to large autonomous vehicles, ensuring manufacturability from initial design through production.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Development)
Builds
Composite parts and assemblies for defense systems (UAVs, XL-UAVs)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Composite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Composite manufacturing processes (filament winding, autoclave, VARTM, prepregs, hydraulic press), Design for Manufacturability, MBOM management, GD&T interpretation, CAD/CAM (NX), Cross-functional team leadership, Process optimization, RCCA facilitation
Preferred skills
AS9100/NADCAP facility experience, TeamCenter proficiency, Bonded/fastened assemblies knowledge, CNC machining (5-axis routers/lathes/mills), Leading multi-IPT engineering teams
Technologies
NX, TeamCenter, MS Office, Project Management Software
Responsibilities
Guide design decision points for manufacturability in initial design phases; Drive initial builds of composite components and tooling with cross-functional teams; Create and release manufacturing documentation (work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans); Identify and solve manufacturing problems in schedule-driven environments; Develop manufacturing processes to lower risk during prototype to FRP transition; Drive RCCAs to eliminate production blockers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities