Mechanical Design Engineer (Welding and Manufacturing)

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division is seeking a seasoned engineer to support NASA MSFC ESSCA objectives in the Welding & Manufacturing team. The role emphasizes fixture and jig design, alignment, and tooling development to meet manufacturing requirements.

The position requires a BS (ABET) with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years, and the ability to operate customer-owned vehicles; a valid driver's license is essential. On-site at NASA facilities in Huntsville.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience or MS with 3+ years’ experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles and a valid driver's license.
• Experience in fixture/jig/tool drawings, parts lists, and assembly plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop fixture design concepts to position and hold components during welding operations.
• Ensure proper fixture alignment to welding machine and fixture-to-part interfaces.
• Develop jig and tooling concepts to support Welding & Manufacturing team operations.
• Mentor junior engineers in modeling and analyzing fixtures, jigs and tools, and in producing drawings and BOMs.
• Represent the organization at technical meetings and apply advanced engineering principles.

Skills

Fixture design concepts

Machining/fabrication knowledge

Engineering judgement

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Job description

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Overview

This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate.

Responsibilities

The position's primary responsibilities are to:

• Develop fixture design concepts to position and hold components during friction stir weld and/or fusion weld manufacturing operations including:
• Basic fixture structure and the method(s) for aligning the fixture to the welding machine.
• Fixture-to-part interfaces.
• Fixture automation mechanics.
• Developing and maintaining proper positioning and alignment of parts under expected process forces to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Assuring tool clearances necessary to perform required manufacturing operations.
• Controlling fixture thermal characteristics to assure satisfactory manufacturing results.
• Developing jig design concepts necessary to support Welding & Manufacturing team operations. Developing lifting and handling tool design concepts necessary to support Welding & Manufacturing team operations. Planning for safe fixture/jig/tool assembly, integration, and use. Mentoring more junior engineers as they model and analyze the fixtures, jigs and tools; and as they produce fixture/jig/tool drawings, parts lists, assembly plans and/or operating procedures. Exchanging ideas, information, and/or offer technical advice concerning tooling matters. Developing tooling experiments to evaluate new tooling concepts. Helping other EM32 Welding & Manufacturing Team customers understand and resolve tooling problems.
• The selected candidate serves as a fully competent engineer or scientist in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignments. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering/scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to satisfy unusual or specialized requirements. The selected candidate can represent the organization at technical meetings and conferences and may guide or be assisted by engineers/scientists or technicians.

Qualifications

BS degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience. Typical educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a BS with at least 5 years’ experience or an MS with at least 3 years’ experience. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.

Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluated against ESSCA contract engineering labor categories.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

General office environment (70%), industrial welding / manufacturing development laboratory / machine shop (30%). Requires ability to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, and clients. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications, both verbally and in writing (50%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (<5%).

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (60%). Requires standing, sitting and walking in a lab environment with hazards that require wearing safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, foot protection, gloves and/or protective clothing to perform some operations (30%). Work will be performed on-site at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (100%). Use of stairs or elevators can gain access to buildings will be required. Some work requires using stairs and/or ladders to access elevated work platforms. Positions can require lifting and/or maneuvering materials and/or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.

Equipment and Machines

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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