About this opportunity
Galaxy Technology Hires LLC lists this Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites opportunity in carson, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites
Los Angeles, CA Area - Relocation Assistance Provided
The Company
Our client is a rapidly growing startup defense company that brings a new and innovative approach to the development and production of defense systems. They focus on short, iterative design cycles, with rapid developmental testing and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale.
The Job
Our client is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites, who will be an expert in composites manufacturing to help define and scale their in-house composites manufacturing processes from raw material to flight parts. This will include scaling their current ceramic matrix composite (CMC) production line and supporting day to day production of all composite vehicle components including nozzles, aeroshells, fins, etc. This role will report directly to our client's Head of Manufacturing and work closely with the engineering leadership team to identify and eliminate roadblocks to achieving long term company goals. As an early hire on the manufacturing team, this role will be highly influential in defining our client's manufacturing and production strategy and culture.
Functions
Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and facility/layout definition to meet business needs
Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs
Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules
Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed
Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment
Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM)
Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities
Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances
Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree
5+ years of composite manufacturing experience
Experience with operations/product line management
Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership
Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment
Preferred Skills
Experience in filament winding, automated fiber placement and/or automated tape laying
Experience with Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection of composite components
Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural components
Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites
Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time
Worksite address
carson, CA, 90745, US
Who can apply
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