SRM Assembly Engineer I — Production & Process Innovator

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. in Luling, TX, is seeking an SRM Assembly Engineer I to support the development and production of solid rocket motor hardware.

You will work with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to create repeatable, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes and ensure production execution. The engineer will assist in transitioning new products from development into production by developing manufacturing methods, work instructions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline is required.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing or aerospace experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly experience are essential.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD models and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles is expected.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work in explosive or hazardous manufacturing environments is required.
• U.S. Person required.

Responsibilities

• Support safe manufacturing and assembly operations in energetic processing environments.
• Develop manufacturing processes and assembly methods for SRM hardware and subassemblies.
• Create and maintain MWIs, SOPs, visual work instructions, and process documentation.
• Assist in creating BOMs, routers, manufacturing plans, and production travelers.
• Support Design Engineering during DFM reviews.
• Assist in tooling, fixture, cart, and assembly aid design.
• Support production readiness activities including first article builds, prototype builds, LRIP, and production.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the production floor.
• Collect production data to identify process improvements.
• Support Configuration Management by ensuring released documentation matches production.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure objective evidence is captured to satisfy customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support PHA, production risk assessments, and manufacturing readiness reviews.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on assembly

Engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Hazardous environments

U.S. Person

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Related discipline

Job description

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. in Luling, TX, is seeking an SRM Assembly Engineer I to support the development and production of solid rocket motor hardware.

You will work with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to create repeatable, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes and ensure production execution. The engineer will assist in transitioning new products from development into production by developing manufacturing methods, work instructions,