Manufacturing Engineer II - Weld and Tank
Core
Develop and implement robust, cost-effective manufacturing processes for complex aerospace structures, specifically tanks and composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) hardware.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer II (Weld and Tank)
Builds
Next-generation space systems including reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and welding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing execution)
Required skills
Structural mechanics principles, NDT methods interpretation, welding/fabrication/assembly processes, 2D/3D engineering drawings interpretation, root cause analysis, DFMA/PFMEA, Engineering Change Requests management
Preferred skills
Friction Stir Welding, Electron Beam Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Orbital Tube Welding, Laser Beam Welding, Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, Brazing, filament winding processes, aluminum/titanium/stainless steel/nickel alloys, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, 3D CAD (Creo Pro/E), GD&T, welding standards (AWS D17.1), Rigging Hardware (ASME 30.26)
Technologies
Creo Pro/E, AWS D17.1, ASME 30.26, ASME Y14.5
Responsibilities
Provide direct hands-on support to production teams, support assembly and installation ensuring compliance, act as liaison between design/test/operations/manufacturing, lead troubleshooting of non-conforming weld issues, interpret NDT/NDE results, interpret engineering drawings for work instructions, lead root cause analysis and corrective actions, support DFMA and PFMEA efforts, provide design for manufacturability feedback, collaborate on Engineering Change Requests, drive continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC