Manufacturing Engineer - Integration

Antares•Los Angeles, CA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the R&D team, you will be Antares’ expert on manufacturing and assembly of cutting edge nuclear reactors. You will take ownership of developing Antares’ first R&D facility, inclusive of layout, machine procurement, installation, and operation. Additionally, you will help develop and document key special processes, requirements, and workflow that enable rapid product iteration. On the design side, you will be responsible for working with all teams regularly to ensure parts and assemblies are manufacturable and integrable, focusing on the system architecture level. As the product matures from concept to prototype and beyond, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing planning process and will assist with in-house manufacturing vs. outsourcing trades and vendor selection. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex mechanical system integration and direct hands-on experience designing and commissioning tooling required for assembly processes. They should be able to confidently identify (or know how to research) appropriate manufacturing methods. Additionally, they will have design for manufacturing experience, with a proven track record of improving both design and processes. You will ultimately be responsible for growing our production capabilities from the prototype phase through serialized production of multiple nuclear reactors per month.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics
3+ years of experience in manufacturing
Experience in complex mechanical system integration, designing and analyzing mechanical systems, manufacturing/ production engineering, or reliability engineering
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to challenges faced during a hardware based project

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Experience creating work instructions and tracking BOM components from suppliers
Experience defining requirements for or designing tools and assembly fixtures using CAD systems. Experience implementing this tooling using internal and external tooling suppliers.
Knowledge of PLM, ERP, MES, and other related manufacturing planning and management systems.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern nuclear design and operation
Demonstrable experience designing, building, testing and troubleshooting mechanical systems; especially large, industrial scale equipment
Experience creating factory layouts based on production demand and process requirements
General knowledge of GD&T as it relates to assembly and fabrication processes
Experience using CAD software (NX) as it relates to creating work instructions
Demonstrated track record of high impact / ROI contributions
Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams
Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or high voltage systems
Leadership experience on a project or research team
Experience using test instrumentation and control components (e.g. pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gages, relays, solenoid valves, etc.)
Experience with various part inspection methods and technologies (micrometers, CMM, white light, etc.)

Responsibilities

Own and manage the Antares Research and Development (R&D) reactor assembly and integration processes
Define the standard process and workflow for manufacturing prototype, qualification, and production-grade parts and systems
Participate in design reviews and analyze parts/assemblies to assess and influence their form/fit to make them more manufacturable, based on achievable process tolerances and inspection capabilities
Analyze and disposition manufacturing discrepancies and lead multi-disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions
Develop new and evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce non-conformance frequency/severity and reduce operating costs
Identify need, define requirements, source, and commission COTS and custom capital equipment to enable to build of large structures in controlled and outdoor environments
Identify and execute design-for-manufacturability improvements which have system-wide improvements to the department
Communicate on a daily basis with supporting departments such as production, machining, maintenance, quality, and design engineering to ensure that product is delivered on time in the correct quantities
Train technicians, engineers, and leaders on best-in-class operations practices by driving process improvement workshops; providing training and information briefs on key topics; and demonstrating solutions in the area
Participate in root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration, and field operation to implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.