Contain non-conforming hardware in collaboration with quality, production, and design groups to ensure systemic issues are corrected, and risk is managed for the fleet.
Work closely with design teams to improve DFM and requirement fulfillment. Aggressively modify requirements and manufacturing process where design intent and production rate are incompatible.
Conduct build quality reviews to identify repeat and high impact issues. Drive corrective action within and outside of your work center.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or engineering physics.
1+ years in manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of structures, avionics, valves, fluid system components, actuators, thermal protection systems, or other aerospace components.
Mechanical tooling or component design and design for manufacturability.
Proficiency with 3D CAD Software such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
Knowledge of mig, tig, laser, stud, spot, or robot welding techniques, as well as visual, penetrant, x-ray, EMAT, or other NDT processes.
Involvement in a collegiate or hobby design project (Formula SAE, rocketry, etc).
Proficiency with SQL and Power BI or other database/query/data visualization suite.
You thrive in a hands-on environment and are hungry to step out of the office, onto the shop floor.
Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, bending, forming, casting, additive manufacturing, fastening, drilling, and/or bonding.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with partners/customers from a diverse set of engineering disciplines.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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