Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors

Castelion Corporation; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing processes and the team responsible for solid rocket motors at our Midland, Texas facility. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, qualifying, and executing energetic operations.

You will drive process improvements, lead prototype and research builds and ensure products are high quality and manufactured safely and efficiently. You will work closely with Design, Automation & Controls, Quality, Test, and fellow

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with energetic materials or solid rocket motors is a plus.
• Proven ability to scale processes from prototype to production.
• Experience in fast-paced aerospace startups.

Responsibilities

• Own development and optimization of solid rocket motor manufacturing processes.
• 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 process hazard analyses, hazard classification, and explosives site planning for new and modified operations.
• Implement electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and safe handling practices for initiators, bridgewire devices, and other electrically 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.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

CAD SolidWorks/NX

GD&T

Tooling design

Process documentation

Nonconformance disposition

Explosives safety

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Castelion is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing processes and the team responsible for solid rocket motors at our Midland, Texas facility. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, qualifying, and executing energetic operations.

You will drive process improvements, lead prototype and research builds and ensure products are high quality and manufactured safely and efficiently. You will work closely with Design, Automation & Controls, Quality, Test, and fellow