Manufacturing Engineer II- Structures
Core
Own manufacturing processes for primary and secondary structural assemblies (composites, machined metals, bonded panels) for reentry capsules and spacecraft.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer II (Structures)
Builds
Reentry capsules, spacecraft, and satellite buses
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing (space infrastructure)
Required skills
Composite layup and cure operations, machined metallic component fabrication, adhesive bonding, structural static loads analysis, GD&T interpretation, manufacturing process documentation, root cause analysis for build defects, tooling definition and procurement, floor layout optimization, supply chain coordination for raw materials
Preferred skills
Dynamic and vibrational loads analysis, transitioning structural assemblies from R&D to rate production, aerospace structural materials knowledge (aluminum, titanium, steel), 3D CAD tooling design (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX), first article inspection (FAI) processes, new-space or defense prime experience
Technologies
CATIA, SolidWorks, NX
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain work instructions and process specifications for structural build operations, provide DFM feedback to design engineers on composite part design and tooling accessibility, implement cleanliness and FOD prevention procedures, lead non-conformance investigations and corrective actions for structural defects, define and procure tooling for production scaling, refine floor layouts to improve throughput, coordinate incoming material inspection requirements
Seniority
Mid-level IC (1-3+ years experience)
