Manufacturing Engineer Level 4

This position will be responsible for mechanical component manufacture assembly and integration into rocket engine and power systems products. Responsibilities include designing and planning of layout component fabrication, assembly and material handling, planning of sequence of operations, and specification procedures. The scope of responsibility will be for several mechanical components or as a process engineer supporting new and developing process that could be utilized on all programs within the company, with the potential to acquire greater responsibility as performance and experience dictate.

The manufacturing engineer work is performed with general oversight. May manage large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of the immediate job area. Typically, responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees. Typically, responsible for managing complex projects at this level, involving delegation of work and review of work products.

The manufacturing engineer communicates within and outside of their own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary. Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures and practices.

The manufacturing engineer work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues.

The manufacturing engineer works to achieve operational targets with a direct impact on the departmental results. Contributes to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.).

Responsibilities:
45% - Developing/Designing Support Hardware and Review Engineering Drawings:

• The candidate will utilize design and business software (ProE, CATIA, VisMockup, and/or other similar CAD/virtual manufacturing tools/software, MS Office applications such as Word, Excel) to develop, design, review and fabricate hardware in support of the operation and enabling support processes, and Engineering customer.

25% - Developing and Implementing Manufacturing Fabrication and Assembly Processes and Systems. The candidate will develop and implement the process of precision turning operation of complex configurations on a wide range of material types which will include the following:

• Determining tooling requirements to safely facilitate optimum positioning of surfaces for machining, cleaning, packaging and protection for the milling process, support and maintain dimensional requirements, determine machine loading, setups, hardware handling instructions and scheduling.
• Perform risk assessments to ensure risks to personnel and environment are eliminated and risk to hardware and facility are accurately accessed and communicated to management.
• Determine clean and etching process for a wide variety of materials.
• Support design reviews - CDR, CoDR PDR.

20% - Managing Projects:

• The candidate will manage processes in accordance with the Lean methodology which will include process certification, process improvement methods (e.g. Kaizen, 3P, VSM, etc.) and other Bluebook elements.
• They will also prepare Basis of Estimates (BOE), develop and defend to management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments and proposals that target customer and business goals; and differentiate between suppliers based on their technical process (Repeatability, Reliability) and business (Reliability, Rates, CSP, ISO compliant) capability.

5% - Determining Tight Tolerance Machining:

• The candidate will determine complex design geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for various machining and measuring methods that meet specifications, tooling and equipment requirements.

5% - Welding Support:

• The candidate will develop and implement the process of welding of complex configurations on a wide range of material types.
• They will also determine tooling requirements for the welding process, support and maintain dimensional requirements

Required Experience:
Personal skills continuously utilized to execute responsibilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including public speaking.
• Organizational/multi-tasking skills that enhance value stream flow and ensure product value streams are effective at meeting customer and company goals.
• Team building skills – develop relationships across value stream and enabling department resources to effectively manage product value stream.
• Candidate must be able to thrive in a team environment, work independently, and embrace continuous improvement.
• Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.
• May have broad knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.