Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Welding
Core
Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for propulsion components, specifically focusing on precision welding, fabrication, and assembly of tubing systems for aerospace launch vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC Manufacturing Engineer (Fluid Systems/Welding)
Builds
Propulsion components, tubing assemblies, and launch vehicle hardware for Electron and Neutron rockets
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Precision welding (TIG, MIG, OTW), fabrication of tubing components, NDE/NDT inspection methods, Lean/Six Sigma, root cause analysis, capital equipment planning, process improvement
Preferred skills
Tooling design in aerospace environments, metal working knowledge, presentation skills for design/manufacturing teams, complex problem solving with minimal supervision
Technologies
TIG, MIG, OTW welding methods, ERP systems, Lean/Six Sigma tools
Responsibilities
Develop and qualify precision welding and fabrication of tubing components; Conduct inspections using NDE/NDT methods to identify defects; Lead problem containment and root cause investigations; Plan and execute capital equipment and layout upgrades; Drive continuous improvement via Lean/Six Sigma; Liaise between production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC