Liquid System Responsible Engineer III – Cryogenic DFM

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing processes for cryogenic propellant management components. You will translate engineering requirements into fabrication, welding/brazing, assembly, leak/pressure testing, and inspection plans.

The role requires 5+ years in cryogenic fluids and aerospace hardware, strong DFM/DFA experience, GD&T, and the ability to work across design, quality, and supply chain in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 5+ years in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems or related manufacturing/industrial engineering role.
• Experience with aerospace systems for flight development/integration/certification.
• Hands-on with valves, manifolds, regulators, vessels, instrumentation.
• Experience translating requirements into manufacturable processes (DFM/DFA).
• Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies.
• Clear English work instructions and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes for cryogenic hardware under AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Support design-to-manufacture, process flow, and inspection plans.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain for cost reductions.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Cryogenic Fluids

Mechanical Systems

Manufacturing Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Welding/Brazing

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

B.S. in Physics

M.S. (Preferred)

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

• Support hardware ownership of cryogenic propellant management components through requirements definition, conceptual/detailed design, and verification
• Work on defined subsystems and components within the Zero-g Propellant Management IPT
• Support trade studies, component design/integration, first-order analysis, and supplier interface for fluid/gas hardware
• Track internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies
• Participate in technical exchange meetings on cryogenic hardware development
• Support DFM/DFA/DFT reviews and identify manufacturability concerns
• Translate engineering requirements into fabrication, cleaning, welding/brazing, assembly, leak-testing, and pressure-testing processes
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and MRB dispositions for manufacturing non-conformances
• Evaluate manufacturing methods and recommend improvements
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation activities for production tooling and lines
• Ensure manufacturing processes align with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality and safety standards
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain on efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities
• Travel up to 25% of the time

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components, and/or in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role
• Experience supporting the development, integration, or certification of aerospace systems for flight
• Hands-on experience with solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
• Experience contributing to DFM/DFA input on hardware designs and translating requirements into manufacturing processes
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies
• Experience creating clear, English-language work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment spanning both design support and shop floor execution
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Preferred: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Preferred: Human-rated space vehicle experience
• Preferred: Experience with upper stages, spacecraft, or lunar/deep space hardware
• Preferred: Exposure to the full life cycle of a propulsion or fluid system
• Preferred: Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive production
• Preferred: Specialty commodity/process experience in fluids fabrication, precision machining, welding/brazing, harness fabrication, or composite fabrication
• Preferred: Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Preferred: Experience with Bill-of-Materials development and BOM reconciliation
• Preferred: Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles
• Preferred: Experience with AS9100 quality standards
• Preferred: Familiarity with 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cryogenic fluid management, mechanical systems, and aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on translating engineering requirements into effective manufacturing processes. Proficient in DFM/DFA practices and committed to ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cryogenic Fluid Management
• DFM/DFA Input
• Aerospace Systems Development
• Manufacturing Process Documentation
• Lean Manufacturing Practices

Hard Skills

• Cryogenic Fluids
• Mechanical Systems
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pressure Testing
• Welding/Brazing
• Assembly Processes
• Root Cause Analysis
• FMEA
• GD&T
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

• AS9100 Quality Standards

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Manufacturing Non-Conformances
• Supplier Interface
• High-Rate Assembly Lines
• Bill-of-Materials Development

Tools & Technologies

• 3D CAD (Creo)
• FEA Tools (ANSYS)