manufacturing development engineer

Freeform

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">SENIOR/LEAD MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER</h2>

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of novel factory technologies to accelerate and automate our post-processing and part delivery operations. This role blends deep technical engineering development with hands-on manufacturing implementation. You will apply first-principles thinking to streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and pioneer scalable, robust processes for the world's first high-throughput metal 3D printing factory.

We're looking for a highly technical and hands-on engineer with a background in hardware development and a passion for building the future of manufacturing. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role with opportunities for leadership and growth. 


Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Design and implement scalable systems and processes to automate post-print operations, reduce lead time, and enable factory throughput expansion</li>
<li>Lead development and integration of new manufacturing hardware and tooling to support next-generation factory architecture</li>
<li>Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies using first-principles analysis and a data-driven approach</li>
<li>Act as a force multiplier for R&amp;D teams, bridging development and operations to maximize efficiency and velocity</li>
<li>Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to co-develop factory solutions</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the full post-processing workflow</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline</li>
<li>5+ years of professional experience in engineering development or manufacturing engineering</li>
<li>Experience in a fast-paced hardware development or manufacturing environment</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>8+ years of experience in hardware or manufacturing development roles</li>
<li>Technical leadership experience</li>
<li>Prior experience leading factory buildouts, production line deployment, or automation systems integration</li>
<li>Background in post-processing operations (machining, heat treat, inspection, etc.)</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with factory infrastructure: power systems, industrial gases, material logistics</li>
<li>Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing, CNC machining, casting, or similar complex metal manufacturing processes</li>
<li>ERP/MRP experience (Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)</li>
<li>Strong Excel/data analysis capabilities</li>
<li>Knowledge of OSHA/EHS standards</li></ul> 


Location:
<ul>
<li>We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&amp;D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.</li>
<li>Benefits
<ul><li>Significant stock option packages</li>
<li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays</li>
<li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent</li>
<li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette</li>
<li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events</li>
</ul></li><li>Compensation
<ul><li>As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.</li>
<li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000, inclusive of all levels / seniority within this discipline.</li>
<li>Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">SENIOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER</h2>

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer at Freeform, you will play a critical role in the development of our advanced printing technology including machine functionality, part quality, automation projects, and complex print file preparation. You will own projects cradle to grave as a responsible engineer, taking customer designs from concept through printing, testing, and delivery. You will also contribute to the overall machine system architecture with a key focus on automation by developing a fundamental understanding of the printing factory and leveraging your technical insights to advance system capabilities.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Understand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production</li>
<li>Drive all stages of print production development including file preparation, printing, post processing, and quality control</li>
<li>Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement</li>
<li>Use first-principles thinking to understand problems, define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Document application requirements and objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items to align all internal and external team members</li>
<li>Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform's technical capabilities; work with customers on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)</li>
<li>Contribute to Freeform's internal technology development with feedback from internal and external stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical discipline</li>
<li>5+ years of professional experience with additive manufacturing</li>
<li>2+ years of professional experience with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)</li>
<li>Experience with print file preparation</li>
<li>Experience with DFAM and CAD software</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or similar technical discipline</li>
<li>Process development experience for metal additive manufacturing</li>
<li>Scripting experience in Matlab (or similar) for toolpath generation</li>
<li>Experience working with internal and/or external customers</li>
<li>Mechanical systems design experience</li>
<li>Detail oriented with excellent verbal, graphical, and technical communication skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities and positive attitude</li>
</ul>
Location:
<ul>
<li>We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&amp;D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.</li>
<li>Benefits
<ul><li>Significant stock option packages</li>
<li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Relocation assistance provided</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays</li>
<li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent</li>
<li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette</li>
<li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events</li>
</ul></li><li>Compensation
<ul><li>As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.</li>
<li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $110,000-$200,000, inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline.</li>
</ul></li><li>Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</li></ul></div>

Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

SpaceX

<div><div>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.</div>
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production.

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Satellites and Gateways. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place in-house, supplier development engineers are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for mechanical hardware used in the Starshield satellite and ground station systems</li>
<li>Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or sub-system design intent</li>
<li>Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems</li>
<li>Create and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and production phases</li>
<li>Lead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliers</li>
<li>Define product technical requirements, and ensure supplier compliance with these requirements</li>
<li>Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to enable rate production</li>
<li>Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plans</li>
<li>Conduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities in manufacturing and metrology</li>
<li>Identify and drive product &amp; process improvements to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time</li>
<li>Effectively manage mission-critical supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliers</li>
<li>Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage</li>
<li>Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in the supply base</li>
</ul>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline</li>
<li>1+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or process engineering role, or internship experience in engineering</li>
</ul>
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance</li>
<li>Solid understanding and application of GD&amp;T</li>
<li>Proven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs, and influencing engineering customers to drive results</li>
<li>Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of lean, production, and supply chain concepts</li>
<li>Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills</li>
<li>Ability to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environment</li>
</ul>
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to travel: Up to 25-60% work week travel may be required</li>
<li>Valid driver's license</li>
</ul>
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
<div>
Pay range:</div>
<div>Supplier Development Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year</div>
<div>Supplier Development Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year</div>

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.<div>
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.</li>
</ul>
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.</div></div>

Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Development (Starshield)

SolarEdge Technologies

<div>Are you ready to power the future?
At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 4,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide.
Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.
With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that's always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work.
Solaredge is looking for an experienced Debug Engineer. In this position, you will be involved in debugging of Solaredge products at the production line. As Solaredge puts a high value on providing best-in-class product quality and reliability, you will play an important role in achieving this goal. You will be required to conduct a failure analysis of failures in the production line and determine the root cause and define corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
This position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to join our new SolarEdge manufacturing Team and have the opportunity to build together this new operation.
Location: Erda, UT
Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead failure analysis processes at contract manufacturers' premises</li><li>
Determine the root cause for failures under investigation and implement corrective actions</li><li>
Support and train technicians</li></ul> 

Requirements:
 
<ul><li>B.Sc. in electrical engineering.</li><li>
Electronic failure analysis</li><li>
Board design</li><li>
Experience with lab equipment</li><li>
Must possess excellent skills in problem-solving, self-learning, presentation, and teamwork</li></ul>
FAIR PAY &amp; A JUST WORKPLACE
SolarEdge proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring our people experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. 
Country:
 
United States 
 
City:
 
Erda, UT</div>

Debug Engineer - Manufacturing

RBP Chemical Technology

Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)</li><li>1&ndash;2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment required</li><li>Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills</li><li>Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities</li></ul>Additional Information:<ul><li>This is an early-career opportunity; ideal for candidates with foundational engineering and manufacturing experience looking to grow.</li><li>At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.</li></ul>General Summary:This role involves developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing processes for increased safety, to raise efficiency, reduce cost, and improve product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering principles, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with other teams. Performs routine functions in a chemical laboratory, manufacturing, and office setting, assists technical personnel (Quality Control, Research and Development, and Production).Principal Duties and Responsibilities:1. Process Design and Implementation: Design and implement manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment by applying engineering principles and analysis. Develop process flow diagrams, layout plans, and capacity projections.2. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance production efficiency, capacity, and quality.3. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality assurance team to define quality requirements for manufacturing processes. Develop and implement process control techniques and procedures.4. Troubleshooting: Analyze manufacturing process flows for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughput. Diagnose and troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.5. Project Management: Lead and manage projects related to process development and improvement, equipment installation, and start-up. Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.6. Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, including process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process improvement reports.7. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&amp;D, production, maintenance, and other departments to facilitate process improvements and resolve process-related issues.8. Training: Develop and provide training for production staff on new processes, technologies, and equipment to ensure smooth implementation and operation.9. Safety and Environmental Assurance: Evaluates processes, equipment and procedures to ensure compliance with all environmental and safety rules and regulations.10. Perform Other Duties as Assigned: Conducts basic testing in different chemical products, generates, posts, and sends Certificate of Analysis, assists R&amp;D with routine basic quality and analytical testing, and supports activities in manufacturing (small batches), when required.Knowledge &amp; Background Requirements:Education Required: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; however, will consider degrees in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with0 - 2 years professional experience preferred.Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to conduct rigorous data analysis, and the application of statistical methods to understand process variations and optimize performance. Ability to perform complex math functions, compute ratios, rates and percentages.Ability to effectively communicate with other team members.Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Expected to react to odors, typically present in a chemical laboratory. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: Laboratory, office, and manufacturing environment.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.Job Type: Full-timePay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Early Career

Ford Motor Company

<div>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we&rsquo;re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 
 
As part of our Manufacturing team, you&rsquo;ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we&rsquo;re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. 
 
 
In this position...
We are seeking motivated professionals with a passion for excellence in Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and driving robustness into the PTME Engineering factory. This position reports to the PTME Delivery team Program Manager or Program Leader as a Delivery Program Engineer. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of PTME program deliverables and will be leading PTME launch teams through all phases of Manufacturing Program Delivery from the early cost study phase through rate of climb (ROC)
This position aligns with Ford OS Behaviors of Excellence, Focus &amp; Collaboration. You will work in a cross-functional, technology driven environment and be given opportunities to demonstrate your leadership and communication skills while developing your Ford Leadership Behaviors.</div>
 <div>You will Have....
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or in similar field (Mechanical, Electrical Or Manufacturing preferred)
</li><li>2 -3 Years Experience in high volume production or manufacturing environment.
</li><li>Manufacturing floor experience required.
</li><li>Project Or Program Management / Coordination / Communication Experience
</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
</li><li>Strong presentation skills with experience creating and delivering presentations.
</li><li>Experience supporting program launches.
</li></ul> Work Requirements:
 
<ul><li>Manufacturing floor related/Manufacturing plant based.
</li><li>50-75% trave required to Ohio based plant site driving from Dearborn, MI
</li></ul>You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder&hellip;or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
<ul><li>Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
</li></ul><ul><li>Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
</li></ul><ul><li>Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
</li></ul><ul><li>Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
</li></ul><ul><li>Tuition assistance
</li></ul>&bull; Established and active employee resource groups &bull; Paid time off for individual and team community service
 <ul><li>A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s Day
 </li></ul><ul><li>Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 
</li></ul> 
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
 
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
 
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PS2</div>
 <div>Early Phase - Powertrain Program Tasks &ndash; Program Start thru OEM Equipment Delivery / Retool &amp; New process equipment.
<ul><li>Program Timing - MS Excel project timing summary for key milestones with monthly, weekly, and daily templates depending on scope of work.
</li><li>Program Timing - Work independently and with program timing function to create MS Project timing database and input into Program schedule, report outputs.
</li><li>Program Timing &ndash; Lead OEM (Equipment Supplier) timing oversight and timing meeting coordination &ndash; inputs to master schedule and project timing summaries.
</li><li>Program Financials - Update Indicated Cost Tracking documents and Program Checkbook
</li><li>Program Reporting &ndash; Lead / Support updates / publish of various program review decks.
</li><li>Program Reviews &ndash; Lead New Program Review discipline.
</li><li>Product Engineering Partnership - Interface with System and Component Product, Manufacturing, Support Teams (SPMT, CPMT)
</li><li>Program Disciplines &ndash; Lead / Support Program Deliverable (Integrator) assessments, monitor and track issues to closure, engage with plant floor &ldquo;whiteboard&rdquo; activity from installation start through commissioning.
</li><li>Equipment Readiness &ndash; Lead / Support the Machine Tryout [MTO] - Make Like Production [MLP] Part Ordering process &amp; track status.
</li><li>Workforce Planning &ndash; Lead / Support Installation and Commissioning skilled trade allocation requirements.
</li><li>Program Issue Management &ndash; Lead / Support AIM issues management system tracking and closure.
</li><li>Program Change Control &ndash; Lead / Support engineering change control activity and global coordination.
</li></ul>Late Phase &ndash; Powertrain Program Tasks &ndash; Program Launch
<ul><li>Program Launch Planning &ndash; Lead / Support coordination of pre-production build activity.
</li><li>Program Launch Reporting &ndash; Lead / Support program scorecard activity / review discipline from Launch Readiness (&lt;uLR&gt;) thru OK to Buy (&lt;uOKTB&gt;).
</li><li>Program Launch Execution &ndash; Lead / Support Production Trial Run (PTR) activity including serial number tracking, issue documentation, and engineering review to issue closure.
</li><li>Program Launch Data Management - Utilize Machine Monitoring Reporting Tools (FIS, IIOT) to support new program team through completion of launch (Rate of Climb &ndash; ROC).</li></ul></div>

Manufacturing Program Engineer

RuShaM IT Services LLC

Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Kent, WA (Onsite) Type: ContractThe Manufacturing Engineer will apply standard engineering methods to design, develop, and implement new or revised manufacturing and production processes for the efficient and economical production of aerospace products. This role is responsible for integrating design requirements into processes and procedures through research and development of manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment, facilities, and systems to produce a quality product.The position also leads planning and development of engineering artifacts to enable the transformation of raw materials into finished products that meet design and system requirements. The engineer will guide design teams on technical specifications to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques, ensuring production processes and procedures comply with specifications and applicable regulations.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop manufacturing work instructions to define processes such as fabrication, assembly, and integration.</li><li>Manage quality, build sequence, and schedule for hardware manufacturing processes.</li><li>Perform engineering drawing impact assessments.</li><li>Disposition non-conformance repair and rework activities.</li><li>Support manufacturing floor operations including assembly, installation, compliance to engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.</li><li>Investigate root causes, disposition discrepancies, and lead corrective and preventive actions.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.</li><li>7+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, mechanical design, and GD&amp;T.</li><li>Proficient with business and engineering tools such as CAD, PLM, Scheduling software, MS Office, Windchill, etc.</li><li>Experience developing processes compliant with industry quality systems (e.g., AS9100).</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and geographic locations.</li><li>Physically able to support production floor activities, climb stairs, and work in small spaces.</li></ul>Desired Skills<ul><li>Aerospace or launch vehicle manufacturing experience.</li><li>Broad background in hardware manufacturing (welding, assembly, integration, machining, cleaning, packaging, instrumentation, etc.).</li><li>Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and manufacturing processes.</li><li>Knowledge of fabrication, integration, and configuration management systems.</li><li>Practical experience in Lean Manufacturing principles.</li><li>Familiarity with applicable industry standards.</li></ul>Job Type: ContractPay: $70.55 - $85.04 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekWork Location: In person

Manufacturing Engineer

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