Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Solid Rocket Motors

Castelion Corporation; Rio Rancho (NM); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Castelion Corporation in Midland, TX seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own solid rocket motor manufacturing processes and the team responsible for energetic operations. You will drive process improvements, lead prototype and research builds, and ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient production.

You will collaborate with Design, Automation & Controls, Quality, Test, and fellow Manufacturing Engineers to enable NPI, continuous improvement, and ramp-up at our Midland facility.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience. Energetic materials or solid rocket motors is a plus.
• Demonstrated success developing and scaling manufacturing processes from prototype to low-rate or rate production.
• Experience in fast-paced environments such as aerospace startups.
• Hands-on experience building, inspecting, and accepting assemblies.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or NX), GD&T, tooling/fixture design, process documentation, and nonconformance disposition.
• Working knowledge of explosives safety requirements, hazard analysis, and hazardous process manufacturing is a plus.
• U.S. persons under ITAR and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Own development and optimization of solid rocket motor manufacturing processes, including propellant mix and cast, motor integration, and igniter assembly.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), PFMEA, control plans, and SPC to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and lower cost.
• Author explosives operating procedures (SOPs) and support hazard analyses and site planning for new/modified operations.
• Implement electronics discharge controls and safe handling practices for initiators and sensitive components.
• Support equipment qualification and process validation at the Midland, TX facility.
• Interface with suppliers on materials, tooling, and equipment to resolve issues and improve incoming quality.

Conocimientos

Solid rocket motors

Manufacturing

CAD

GD&T

Safety & explosives handling

Security clearance

ITAR access

Process development

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

NX

Fixtures design

Process documentation

Nonconformance disposition

Descripción del empleo

Castelion Corporation in Midland, TX seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own solid rocket motor manufacturing processes and the team responsible for energetic operations. You will drive process improvements, lead prototype and research builds, and ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient production.

You will collaborate with Design, Automation & Controls, Quality, Test, and fellow Manufacturing Engineers to enable NPI, continuous improvement, and ramp-up at our Midland facility.