Manufacturing Engineer

ApTask; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 64,223; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Assembly Technician to work on precision aerospace components. Responsibilities include assembly of structural components and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure adherence to aerospace standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of precision assembly experience, excellent communication skills, and is adept at using standard mechanical tools. This contract position offers a competitive hourly wage in Kent, WA.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in precision assembly.
• Experience drilling and preparing close tolerance holes for structural assembly.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of structural components to aerospace standards.
• Work with engineers to review design concepts.
• Safely work with hazardous systems.

Skills

Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Tools

Standard mechanical tools

Fabrication shop equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

A leading private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company focused on developing reusable rocket technology and advancing human access to space. The organization is dedicated to enabling millions of people to live and work beyond Earth by designing, building, and launching cutting-edge spacecraft and propulsion systems.

Location: 21218 76th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032.

Client: Blue Origin

Shift: C shift – Fri to Sunday – 05:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Base pay range: $42.00/hr - $46.62/hr

Compensation notes: Pay is based on skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard, New Glenn, and Engine’s components
• Assembly of structural components to aerospace standards
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
• Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
• Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
• Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• 3-5+ years of experience in precision assembly
• Experience drilling and preparing close tolerance holes for structural assembly and fastener installation
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints
• Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields
• Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Interview questions

1. Do you have experience drilling precision holes? If so, what kind of materials? Countersinking/installing tolerance fasteners?
2. Do you have hydraulic assembly experience or any other precision assembly experience?
3. Working from a drawing?

Job type

• Contract

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Job function

• Engineering, Management, and Other

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Airlines and Aviation, and Military and International Affairs