Senior Prototype Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Portland, OR, is seeking an experienced shop-floor manufacturing engineer to prototype and produce hardware for extreme environments. You will use 3D printing, CNC machining, welding, and CAD to design, test, and build flight hardware from cradle to grave.

The role requires 5+ years on the shop floor, a mechanical or manufacturing engineering degree, strong CAD skills (NX preferred), and experience with 5-axis CNC machining, diverse materials, and industrial controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years on the shop floor creating prototypes using machining, welding, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Strong CAD skills, NX preferred, with 5-axis CNC machining experience.
• Experience with industrial controls and fluid systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and researchers of varying backgrounds.
• Independent work ethic and comfort following or challenging instructions.

Responsibilities

• Use 3D printing, manual and CNC machining, welding, and other processes to design and manufacture prototypes and flight hardware.
• Design prototypes, fixtures, and assemblies with CAD.
• Support and enforce safety culture and keep the shop orderly.
• Develop new production processes and shop capabilities.
• Own design/build projects from cradle to grave.
• Order supplies and manage shop resources.
• Assist across the shop and with other teams as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Communication

Safety mindset

Prototyping

DFM

Education

Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

NX CAD

5-axis CNC

Hypermill

Welding

Laser cutting

3D printing

CNC machining

Job description

Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon .

Key Responsibilities

• We are developing a core technology that will operate in the worst conditions the world’s oceans have to offer. Building this technology involves significant rapid prototyping, fabrication, and metalwork. Our shop supports these activities and is critical to the company’s success. As our company grows, our organizational capabilities for equipment and hardware will also expand.
• Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Virgin Orbit, Virgin Galactic, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.
• We strive to be the best technical team on the planet, and we compensate our team members accordingly.
• Use a variety of processes (3D printing, manual and CNC machining, welding, etc.) to design and manufacture prototypes and flight hardware
• Use CAD to design prototypes, fixtures and assemblies
• Help other engineers with DFM
• Develop new production processes and shop capabilities
• Own design/build projects from cradle to grave
• Do your part to keep the shop clean to ensure that the shop is orderly and well-maintained
• Support and help enforce safety culture
• Help other employees with basic shop tasks and finding equipment, including engineers and researchers of varying backgrounds who are not necessarily familiar with hardware and shop organization
• Order supplies, equipment and materials for projects and to support the shop
• Use computer software such as word processors and spreadsheets to create, document, and maintain the organizational systems
• Assist around the shop in other ways as requested

Requirements

• You will be required to be on your feet for up to 8 hours per day and occasionally lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more. You should be comfortable occasionally working in elevated work areas, including on ladders and platforms, with appropriate safety equipment.
• You will occasionally be asked to help other teams within the company, such as facilities, office management, and logistics.
• You will be a strong candidate if you:
• Have 5+ years of experience on the shop floor making prototypes using processes like machining, welding, laser cutting and 3D Printing.
• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent work experience
• Have experience working with a wide variety of manufacturing processes across a variety of materials
• Have strong CAD skills (NX experience is a plus)
• Have experience in 5 axis CNC machining (Hypermill experience is a plus)
• Experience working with industrial controls and fluid systems
• Work and communicate well with others, especially those who do not share your field of expertise
• Have a strong, self directed work ethic
• Have significant experience using computer software such as word processors and spreadsheets
• Are comfortable following instructions as well as pushing back on inadequate instructions
• If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
• Cash compensation of $125,000 - $165,000.
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
• Relocation assistance to help facilitate your move to Portland if needed.