Manufacturing Engineer II
Core
Define manufacturing operations direction for vehicle and subsystem-level architectures, ensuring innovative concepts are manufacturable from inception.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer II (Early-stage development & R&D)
Builds
Engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware for space vehicles and systems
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing & spaceflight systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering, welding methodologies (GMAW/GTAW), CAD systems (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks), PLM tools, project management, BOM management, process documentation, DFX principles
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, weld fixture/tooling design, spacecraft/launch vehicle integration, technical leadership, PMP certification
Technologies
NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, PLM tools
Responsibilities
Establish manufacturing plans for vehicle architectures, support builds of engineering demonstrators and prototype hardware, conduct producibility assessments and trade studies, develop manufacturing artifacts (PRL assessments, build strategies, tooling designs), partner with design teams to influence manufacturability, mentor engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with strategic influence
