Manufacturing Engineer II, Mechanisms
Core
Own major mechanized assemblies and their child components from design release through test and successful integration onto the Terran R launch vehicle, laying out build and test flows to ensure efficient, high-quality product flow capable of scaling.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer II (Mechanisms)
Builds
Electromechanical and pneumatic hardware for rocket reusability (landing legs, grid fin actuators, separation mechanisms, linear/rotary actuators) and factory processes/tooling.
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Manufacturing
Required skills
Process development, work instruction authoring, root cause analysis, workcenter development, DFMEA/PFMEA, GD&T, capacity analysis, tooling design, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, specification authoring.
Preferred skills
New product introduction experience, transition from prototype to high volume production, rocket subsystem knowledge, value stream mapping.
Technologies
Pneumatic systems, electromechanical actuators, fastening/torquing operations, potting processes, grease plating, harness manufacturing, complex machining.
Responsibilities
Drive assembly build and test effort through design integration and part sourcing; support workcenter development by considering safety, tooling, and capital equipment requirements; provide hands-on support to shop floor and production personnel; analyze and disposition recurring manufacturing discrepancies; mentor other manufacturing engineers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC