Launch Vehicle Manufacturing Engineer

ManTech; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of defense technology! As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the new entrant certification of the New Glenn launch vehicle system. This position offers exciting challenges in a dynamic environment where your expertise in manufacturing and process engineering will directly contribute to national security. With opportunities to work closely with diverse teams and cutting-edge technologies, you will help drive innovation and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in launch vehicle/space subsystem and process engineering.
• Strong background in manufacturing principles and methods.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track audits during rocket certification activities.
• Conduct audits of flight critical item manufacture and processes.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Excellent Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Applications

Education

BS in Manufacturing, Engineering or Physical Sciences

Higher Education in lieu of experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Shape the future of defense with ManTech! Join a diverse team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with ManTech!

ManTech is seeking Top Talent as a Manufacturing Engineer to support new entrant certification of the New Glenn launch vehicle system in the El Segundo, CA area.

The position remotely supports the Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Enterprise Directorate (SMC/LEA) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Work with the launch vehicle provider to schedule and track audits to be performed during rocket certification activities.
2. Develop, conduct, and assess results of audits of flight critical item manufacture and processes per applicable military and industry/commercial manufacturing standards such as AS6500.
3. Create audit plans and checklists, and conduct production floor audits to verify documented processes are being followed.
4. Interface with customer, design engineers, project manager, and production personnel.
5. Compile and present weekly status charts to AF leadership.
6. Participate in Engineering Review Boards and apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
7. Examine product design and its implementation to manufacturing processes assessing/evaluating the manufacturing baseline for qualification, capability, process control and maturity.
8. Assess documentation for proper configuration management and change control.
9. Assess/evaluate conformance to standards, specifications, drawings, procedures, work instructions, other contractual requirements and the traceability to the functional and physical characteristics of configuration items.
10. Review process changes to determine impact to process stability.
11. Assess facilities manufacturing capacity, production readiness, vendor/supplier control requirements.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BS degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Physical Sciences; will consider higher education in lieu of experience and more experience in lieu of education.
2. 10 years of experience with launch vehicle/space sub-system and process engineering.
3. Experience with space-qualified parts fabrication and assembly.
4. Experience involving manufacture of complex products; application of manufacturing principles and methods including: product design, process design, producibility, process qualifications/validation, product design requirements flow down to manufacturing process requirements/documentation, product and process controls, measurement and test, product/process audits, statistical applications, configuration management, and lean manufacturing.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Experience with MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
7. Ability to travel up to 50% time.
8. Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time to LASFB, Launch Service Providers and Sub Suppliers.

Security Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
2. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
3. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
4. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $96,100.00-$159,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in its employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and