Manufacturing Engineer II, Mechanisms
Core
Developing and designing processes, tooling, and factory layouts for electromechanical and pneumatic hardware components (landing legs, grid fin actuators) for the Terran R reusable rocket.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer II (Mechanisms)
Builds
Electromechanical and pneumatic assemblies for rocket reusability (landing legs, grid fin actuators, separation mechanisms)
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process development, work instruction authoring, root cause analysis, design for manufactability, tooling design, capacity analysis, GD&T, assembly sequencing
Preferred skills
New product introduction, prototype to high volume transition, DFMEA/PFMEA, value stream mapping, rocket subsystems knowledge
Technologies
Pneumatic systems, electromechanical actuators, fastening operations, machining, potting processes, grease plating, harness manufacturing
Responsibilities
Own mechanized assemblies from design release through integration, drive build and test effort, support workcenter development, provide hands-on shop floor support, analyze manufacturing discrepancies, mentor manufacturing engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with mentorship duties