Senior Prototype Engineer — Equity & Relocation Support

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

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.