Manufacturing Engineer, New Grad
Core
Develop, fabricate, and integrate advanced aerospace hardware, specifically focusing on weld processes, fixtures, and joint designs for high-speed aircraft systems.
Role type
New Grad Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace/Welding)
Builds
Welded aircraft structures, tanks, propulsion assemblies, and related hardware for R&D and prototype environments.
Domain
Defense aviation / Aerospace manufacturing / Welding engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Weld process development, fabrication, assembly, integration, weld quality inspection, mechanical testing, NDE, root cause analysis, process control, tooling design, material compatibility assessment
Preferred skills
Hands-on welding experience, aerospace structures knowledge, familiarity with GMAW/GTAW/laser/electron beam/plasma/resistance/friction-stir/orbital welding, experience with nickel alloys/titanium/aluminum, NDE and metallography, robotics/automation exposure
Technologies
GMAW, GTAW, Laser Beam Welding, Electron Beam Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, Resistance Welding, Friction-Stir Welding, Orbital Tube Welding, NDE equipment, Metallography tools
Responsibilities
Support development and improvement of weld processes, parameters, fixtures, and joint designs; Assist with R&D and prototype builds of welded aircraft structures and propulsion assemblies; Work with technicians and design engineers on fabrication and integration; Evaluate weld quality through inspection results and troubleshooting; Support weld qualification efforts including mechanical testing and documentation; Contribute to root cause investigations regarding weld quality and process variation; Partner with teams to improve weld joint design and assembly methods; Assist with process control improvements using test data; Support research of welding technologies for hypersonic aircraft; Collaborate with automation teams to reduce distortion and accelerate production.
Seniority
New Grad, hands-on IC
