Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job ID 17706
Category Manufacturing and Production - Manufacturing Engineering
Overview
Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets. We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion. Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.
Aerojet Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
We produce high complexity (low volume) satellite rocket engines and electric propulsion. In this role, you will lead manufacturing activities and work with a cross-functional team of engineers, as well as program management, assembly technicians, and test personnel to ensure quality manufacture of mechanical hardware. Responsibilities include manufacturing process development/maintenance, supplier support, work instruction creation, tool design, personnel training, process ownership, and management of hardware flow through production including budget and schedule.
This position can be filled at this level or one level higher. Relocation is available.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)
Working with limited general direction:
10% - Learning company systems and processes and performing a variety of complex manufacturing engineering tasks.
20% - Analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings and documents.
20% - Working on process improvements for our production systems.
20% - Writing work instructions and process instructions to successfully facilitate the build of flight quality hardware.
10% - Assisting in the development of process flows and risk analysis.
10% - Investigating problems which arise in the shops during fabrication or assembly and recommending solutions.
10% - Providing Shop Floor support. Mentor less experienced manufacturing engineering staff.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related major and at least five (5) years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Must have experience with electro-mechanical assembly and fabrication.
Knowledge of machining, brazing, adhesive bonding, GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), and EBW (electron beam welding) preferred. Experience in the aerospace industry is also highly desired. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyze, evaluate and develop solutions to technical problems with minimum supervision. Experience and familiarity with MS Office products required.
Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne. Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne will be required prior to starting employment with the Company.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.
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