We are seeking a Machining Manufacturing Engineer and Programmer to work at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) located in Huntsville, AL, which is our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware. Manufacturing Engineering team members specify, develop and transition manufacturing processes from development to production. This is a dynamic team that requires motivated, self-starting individuals with hands-on experience. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation for their assigned processes. They must be able to follow company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man-rated, and high value aerospace hardware. This position will specialize in composite machining and cutting processes.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts. Create detailed work instructions, procedures, PFMEAs, and JSAs that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. Provide shop floor support of advanced composite manufacturing processes.
- Provide technical guidance and/or training to shop floor, design and management teams. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs. Interface with all of the related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware.
- Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Engineering experience.
- Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related Engineering experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related Engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- GD&T background supporting part validation.
- CAD modeling experience.
- Experience machining complex parts using CNC and manual machines is highly desired.
- Experience programming CNC mills and lathes is highly desired.
- Experience machining composite materials is highly desired.
- Experience with operation and programming of Digital Cutting Tables is a plus.
- Experience with operation and programming of robots is a plus.
- Experience with operation and programming of CMMs is a plus.
- Experience with UG-NX is a plus.
