Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Low Observable

• ◆Develop, qualify, and sustain manufacturing processes for low observable treatments, including surface preparation, RAM/RAS application, specialty coatings (e.g., primers, conductive/non-conductive topcoats), and bonded composite structures
• ◆Serve as a voting/engineering member of the Material Review Board (MRB), leading root cause investigations and dispositioning nonconforming material (use-as-is, rework, repair, scrap) in accordance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and customer/program

• ✓Author and maintain work instructions, process specifications, travelers, and inspection criteria for LO and coatings processes
• ✓Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs to close out nonconformances and prevent recurrence; track MRB trends and feed data back into process control plans
• ✓Partner with Design, Quality, and Supply Chain to assess manufacturability and producibility of LO features early in the design cycle
• ✓Support first article inspection (FAI/AS9102), process validation, and statistical process control (SPC) for coating thickness, cure, adhesion, and RCS-relevant surface properties
• ✓Coordinate with NDI/NDT and quality inspection teams to define acceptance criteria for coating integrity, bond lines, and composite defects
• ✓Lead or support root cause/corrective action (RCCA) investigations using structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for escapes and internal nonconformances
• ✓Own documentation and configuration control for LO/coatings specs, ensuring compliance with internal material specs and applicable military/industry standards
• ✓Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time on LO production lines
• ✓Support audits (internal, customer, and regulatory) related to quality systems, MRB records, and LO process compliance

• ✓Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• ✓3+ years of experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, with direct exposure to low observable materials, coatings, composites, or RAM/RAS processes
• ✓Demonstrated experience participating in or leading a Material Review Board (MRB) process, including nonconformance disposition and root cause/corrective action
• ✓Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems and standard quality tools (SPC, FMEA, 8D, FAI/AS9102)
• ✓Hands-on familiarity with coating application processes (spray, dip, or specialty application), cure cycles, surface prep, and adhesion/bond testing
• ✓Ability to read and author engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications; GD&T literacy
• ✓Strong root-cause problem-solving skills and comfort working directly on the manufacturing floor
• ✓Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to export control (ITAR/EAR)

on this program; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

• ✓Experience with radar cross-section (RCS) testing, RAM/RAS material characterization, or electromagnetic test methods
• ✓Prior work on classified or SAP (Special Access Program) low observable programs
• ✓Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
• ✓Experience with composite layup, autoclave/oven cure processing, and bonded structure repair
• ✓Familiarity with PLM/MRP/MES systems (e.g., Windchill, SAP) for traveler and nonconformance records
• ✓Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)

$190,000 — $252,000 USD

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