Manufacturing Engineer

X-Bow Systems; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career growth

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Texas is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support the design and production processes. This entry-level position involves creating manufacturing workflows, leading initial production phases, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have a BS in engineering and at least 2 years of relevant industry experience. The role offers career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.
• Background in fabrication and assembly necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate methods of manufacture.
• Ensure process meets customer requirements.
• Lead development and production phases of programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on mechanical experience

Assembly experience

Ability to read blueprints

Familiarity with material principles

Education

BS in Manufacturing Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Design Engineering

Job description

X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company at the forefront of revolutionizing space launch and transportation. With a commitment to innovation and a mission to advance space exploration, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic team.

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the design and development cycle, transitioning into production with a focus on producibility. The engineer will provide process development and production support and will oversee the transition from concept to development and production. The manufacturing engineering role is key to developing efficient methods of manufacturing, creation of work instructions, and support requirements that ensure product quality.

Location

Luling, TX

What We Offer

• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects in the aerospace industry
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits

What you will do as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Work safely in each environment assigned
• Act as an integral team member with the design team
• Act as an integral team member with Operations
• Create and validate methods of manufacture
• Ensure process includes the required objective evidence to meet customer requirements
• Develop and design tooling, fixtures, carts needed to fabricate parts
• Generate and track BOM for each program/project assigned
• Material and resource planning for each program/project assigned
• Coordination with the shop floor personnel and skilled labor
• Create manufacturing workflow
• Lead development, LRIP (low-rate initial production), and production phases of programs assigned
• Solving technical problems and troubleshooting processes
• Work closely with Program Management to ensure production dates are being met

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR
• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Design Engineering
• 2 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude, hand on mechanical experience, and assembly experience
• Background in Fabrication and Assembly
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, CAD models, and technical diagrams
• Familiarity with basic material principles

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing