Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace Defense

Executive Recruiting Group

Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Executive Recruiting Group seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to develop production-ready processes and assembly methods for aerospace/defense programs. You will drive prototype lab layout and workflow, lead multi-site prototype builds, and advance manufacturing engineering for missile interceptor components from concept to first article.

The role includes conducting trade studies on equipment, initiating prototyping and process development, and mentoring growing manufacturing teams to

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in an aerospace/defense manufacturing environment.
Experience procuring and installing capital equipment.
Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and compliance.
Experience supporting laboratories, manufacturing, or R&D environments.
Project management experience with multiple concurrent initiatives.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Own layout, build-out, and utilization of the prototype build and test laboratory, equipment, space, and workflow.
Lead and coordinate prototype builds and support development tests both on-site and at our test site.
Drive manufacturing engineering for missile interceptor components and full vehicles, from concept through first article.
Run trade studies on fabrication, test, and lab equipment and make the buy/build call.
Lead prototyping and manufacturing process development, and start building the processes that will carry the design into the pilot line.
Mentor and set technical direction for manufacturing engineers as the team grows.