Manufacturing Engineer II (Structures)
$119,543–$152,749 year
On-siteEl Segundo, California, United States
Job Summary
Own manufacturing processes for composite structures, machined metallic components, and bonded assemblies, developing detailed work instructions and process specifications for all structural build operations. Provide design for manufacturability feedback to structural engineers on composite parts, tooling accessibility, and fastener patterns while implementing cleanliness and contamination control procedures. Lead non-conformance investigations for build defects, define and procure production tooling, and refine floor layouts to improve throughput. Coordinate with supply chain on material inspection requirements and transition structural assemblies from R&D to rate production. This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA, with a salary range of $119,543–$152,749 per year for Engineer II and Senior levels.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience with structural assembly or manufacturing
- Strong understanding of structural static loads analysis
- Strong understanding of mechanical properties of materials and processes used to assemble riveted and bolted structures
- Hands-on experience assembling and fabricating structural assemblies, such as welding, adhesive bonding, or riveting
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and structural assembly models
- Experience writing and maintaining manufacturing process documentation and work instructions
- Strong problem-solving skills; able to diagnose structural build defects and drive corrective action through to closure
- Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs., bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods while working directly with hardware
- Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs.
- Must be physically able to regularly bend.
- Must be physically able to regularly stoop.
- Must be physically able to regularly stand for extended periods while working directly with hardware
- Must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Desired Qualifications
- M.S. degree in Mechanical engineering specialized in Materials Science, Structural Analysis, or related discipline
- Experience manufacturing primary flight structures for launch vehicles, satellites, or reentry systems
- Familiarity and strong understanding of dynamic and vibrational loads analysis
- Background in transitioning structural assemblies from R&D/prototype to rate production, including tooling qualification
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the manufacture of aerospace structural materials like aluminum alloys, titanium, and steel in a manufacturing context
- Experience with 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) for tooling design and assembly model review
- Familiarity with first article inspection (FAI) processes and FAIR documentation requirements
- Prior experience at a new-space or defense prime where structural production cadence was actively being increased
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