Manufacturing Engineer - Machining
About The Position
Fully reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. We are seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. This purpose of this role is to design, build, and operate a prototype production line within our factory in Kent. You will be responsible for developing processes, designing tooling, and driving DFM into the product to enable the production of a fully reusable rocket that is simple to produce. A qualified candidate will take a first principles approach to move decisively and create an iterative production line design from machining parts through shipping a fully integrated rocket. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Requirements
- Experience with detailed mechanical designs including machined parts, additive parts, weldments, fasteners, seals, and especially assemblies.
- Strong fundamentals in GD&T, tolerance stackups
- Demonstrated understanding of configuration management and change control
- 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience designing tooling and fixturing
- Proficiency in process development and research
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
- Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic technical direction and guidance on complex hardware, influencing design and architecture to ensure optimal product
- Implement machining process controls that reduces impact of recurring iteration and maintain attention towards growth and testing opportunities
- Work with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engines, structures, avionics and valves, to ensure seamless integration of machining processes
- Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention
- Develop and optimize new machining processes, improve existing ones, and create necessary tooling and fixtures to improve efficiency, quality, and safety
- Identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment and product quality
- Inform machine/equipment acquisitions to add novel capabilities, increase rate on recurring product, and maintain capacity for part development
Benefits
- Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
- Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
- Dog friendly offices!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
