Manufacturing Engineer II

• ◆Give real-time shipside support to technicians, quality and production leads during GS2 builds.
• ◆Write and revise work instructions for:
• ◆Torquing and fastener installation
• ◆Drilling, reaming and hole prep
• ◆Avionics, harness, & sensor installation, bonding, routing and connector mating
• ◆Aerospace hardware and fluid component installation
• ◆Thermal protection system (TPS) application and repair
• ◆Structural bonding and adhesive processes
• ◆Own and optimize the build process to increase safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor.
• ◆Fix work instruction problems on the floor: redlines, clarifications, errors and sequencing changes.
• ◆Start and document nonconformances. Support root cause analysis, recommend dispositions, and execute corrective actions.
• ◆Find build roadblocks (parts, tooling, GSE, documentation, engineering holds) and escalate them to the right owner.
• ◆Track recurring issues across builds and drive fixes that cut redlines, NCs and cycle time.
• ◆Work with Design, Quality, Production Control and Supply Chain to close issues and implement improvements to decrease cycle time.
• ◆Identify tooling and fixture needs, and coordinate fixes or new designs.

• ✓Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• ✓3+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role, preferably with a manufacturing focus.
• ✓Able to read engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• ✓Able to work B-shift on a regular basis, with occasional overtime or weekends based on build needs.

We're looking for candidates with experience in some or all of the following:

• ✓Aerospace vehicle assembly: Installing large structures and subsystems on flight hardware, including install sequencing, interface checks, and system-level checkouts.
• ✓Torque and fastener installation: Torque-critical joints, torque sequencing, lockwire, fastener selection and installation verification.
• ✓Drilling and hole prep: Drilling, reaming, countersinking and fastener hole quality on flight structures.
• ✓Avionics and harness installation: Harness routing and securing, connector mating, bonding and grounding, and supporting avionics checkouts and functional tests.
• ✓Fluid component installation: Installing and verifying valves, regulators, tubing, ducts and fittings, including leak checks and proof testing.
• ✓Precision clean and FOD control: Handling and installing precision-clean hardware, contamination control and cleanroom or controlled-area practices.
• ✓Thermal protection systems (TPS): TPS application, inspection and repair processes.
• ✓Structural bonding: Surface prep, adhesive application, cure control and bond inspection.
• ✓Root cause analysis and corrective action: Leadingriods such as 5 Whys, fishbone or 8D, and making sure corrective actions stop repeat issues.
• ✓Process development, 5S and Lean: Improving build flow, cutting cycle time and waste, and setting up organized, standardized work areas.
• ✓Tooling design, fabrication and development: Designing, building or modifying tooling, fixtures and handling equipment, and bringing new tooling from concept to use on the floor.
• ✓On-the-floor support: Working on the floor with technicians to solve problems in real time and keep production moving.
• ✓Manufacturing Engineering

Working with nonconformance systems, MES/eWO, PLM and BOM reconciliation. Experience with JIRA, Confluence or similar tracking tools.

• ◆Working Off-Shift: Comfortable making decisions on your own with limited support during off-hours.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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