Aerospace Composites Manufacturing Engineer | Project Lead

Lanteris Space LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanteris Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Composites Technology team in Palo Alto, CA. You will specialize in producing complex composite parts, manage projects, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to plan production.

You will plan operation sequences, estimate costs, and work with design engineering to release new products. This role requires a strong manufacturing mindset and ability to implement tooling and process improvements on the floor.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
• A master's degree may account for an additional two years of experience.
• Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general manufacturing engineering support in a high-volume aerospace composite department.
• Directly support and oversee fabrication of precision aerospace hardware and influence designs.
• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Provide project status to management and internal customers.
• Coordinate efficient resource management to support department needs.
• Engage with design engineers to review part and tooling assemblies for DfM.
• Research and implement upgraded software on the production floor.
• Update processes and designs to leverage new capabilities.
• Prepare and train new engineers and employees for roles.
• Evaluate and procure tooling and flight materials for projects.
• Support Antenna Test Manufacturing Engineer.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Lanteris Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Composites Technology team in Palo Alto, CA. You will specialize in producing complex composite parts, manage projects, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to plan production.

You will plan operation sequences, estimate costs, and work with design engineering to release new products. This role requires a strong manufacturing mindset and ability to implement tooling and process improvements on the floor.