Manufacturing Process Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Galadyne; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Galadyne in Austin seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to take flight hardware from drawings to repeatable production processes. You will own process sequences, line layouts, and quality plans, collaborating with Design, Quality, and Production to hand a stable ramped process to manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, documentation, and close teamwork to ensure throughput targets and process capability are achieved during ramp and production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing and launching manufacturing processes from prototype into production.
• Hands-on support during launch and ramp.
• Experience with line and workstation layout, process balance, takt time, and capacity analysis.
• Knowledge of PMTS such as MOST or MODAPTS for work measurement.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, process capability, and Lean methods.
• Proficiency with Simio or similar simulation tools and with CAD software (NX or equivalent).
• Strong GD&T skills and ability to close loop from drawing to fixture to measured result.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional process and manufacturing readiness reviews with Design, Quality, Tooling, Equipment, and Production.
• Develop, document, and implement manufacturing processes — process flows, work instructions, routings, cycle time studies, standard work.
• Own line and workstation layout development and reviews, including product flow, material presentation, ergonomics, and Lean line configuration.
• Partner with Design on early DFM feedback and datum strategies; support tooling and fixture selection.
• Define critical process parameters; develop PFMEAs, control plans, inspection standards, and first-article plans.
• Support installation, commissioning, and production launch; optimize cycle time, line balance, and process parameters to hit rate, yield, and quality targets.
• Support ERP/MRP by defining process and routing data, including stations, cycle times, BOMs, and demand.

Skills

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean methods

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Simio

NX CAD

ERP/MRP

Job description

Galadyne in Austin seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to take flight hardware from drawings to repeatable production processes. You will own process sequences, line layouts, and quality plans, collaborating with Design, Quality, and Production to hand a stable ramped process to manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, documentation, and close teamwork to ensure throughput targets and process capability are achieved during ramp and production.