Process Development Engineer II
Core
Design, develop, prototype, and qualify automated manufacturing processes (welding, inspection, machining, additive) for launch vehicle hardware.
Role type
Entry-level process development engineer (manufacturing automation)
Builds
Automated manufacturing cells (robotic welding, inspection, CNC, laser) for launch vehicle structures and propulsion
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Robotics automation
Required skills
Design of Experiments (DoE), industrial robotics programming, CNC machining, welding processes, CAD (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks), root cause analysis, GD&T interpretation
Preferred skills
Python/C++ programming, machine vision integration, PLC programming, statistical analysis tools (Minitab/JMP), alloy metallurgy knowledge
Technologies
FANUC/KUKA/ABB robots, CNC mills/lathes, Mastercam/Fusion 360 CAM, Cognex/Keyence vision systems, Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, G-code
Responsibilities
Design and execute Design of Experiments on production alloys; Build and commission automated cells with robot-tended equipment; Author qualification packages and work instructions; Investigate root causes of manufacturing failures; Collaborate with design, controls, and operations teams
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
