Rocket Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer Flexible Schedule

Dimensions IT Services; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Work Schedule

OnSite Perks

Professional Growth

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to advance rocket motor manufacturing. You will develop, optimize, and support manufacturing processes, working closely with design, quality, and production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable operations.

You will lead process documentation, DFMA feedback, and root-cause analyses, while driving continuous improvement and incorporating automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, process development, or production support in aerospace/defense.
• Strong ownership mentality and ability to lead new product manufacturing design processes flow.
• Experience with manufacturing process documentation (work instructions, flow diagrams, control plans).
• Solid understanding of lean, Six Sigma, and DFMA.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (PTC Creo/Windchill or equivalent).
• Proficiency with PLM systems (Deltek Costpoint or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving skills and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for rocket motor systems.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and provide DFMA feedback.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing plans.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Establish and equip facilities for LAT testing and support LAT activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for production issues.
• Develop validation and qualification plans for new processes, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with quality to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Support automation and advanced manufacturing technologies integration.

Skills

Ownership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFMA

3D modeling

Creo/Windchill

Costpoint

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional

Security clearance

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo/Windchill

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team to advance rocket motor manufacturing. You will develop, optimize, and support manufacturing processes, working closely with design, quality, and production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable operations.

You will lead process documentation, DFMA feedback, and root-cause analyses, while driving continuous improvement and incorporating automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.