Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer

ursamajor; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and Long Term Disability, Basic 

Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing for solid rocket motor programs from development to full-rate production, collaborating across Design/Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.

You will drive DFM/DFA, ensure process capability and yield targets, lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, line setup, tooling readiness, and training while working in a highly regulated aerospace environment with a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace/defense or regulated industry.
• Experience with DFM/DFA methodologies and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Proven track record taking hardware from development to production.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering for solid rocket motor programs through lifecycle.
• Drive DFM and DFA early in design cycle.
• Ensure process capability and yield targets.
• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, line setup, tooling readiness, and operator training.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with design, propellant processing, casting, curing, assembly and integration teams.

Skills

DFM

DFA

Manufacturing readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MES

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Ursa Major's Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing team is growing; we are seeking a Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing of solid rocket motors through complete product lifecycles.

Role Overview

The Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer is the primary manufacturing owner for one or more solid rocket motor programs, responsible for driving the product from development through full-rate production. This role serves as the key interface between Manufacturing, Design/Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure robust, producible designs and efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering responsibility for assigned solid rocket motor programs across the full lifecycle: development, qualification, low-rate initial production, and full-rate production.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles early in the design cycle.
• Ensure process capability and yield targets.
• Responsible for Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), line set-up, tooling readiness, and operator training.
• Identify manufacturing risks and opportunities; develop and track mitigation plans and improvement projects.
• Maintain close communication with development and process engineers across multiple areas including propellant processing, case preparation, liner application, casting, cure, assembly, and integration operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, defense, or a similar highly regulated industry.
• Experience with DFM/DFA methodologies and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Demonstrated experience taking hardware from development/prototype builds into stable, repeatable production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solid rocket motors, energetic materials, or propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Active or obtainable security clearance (if required by program).

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $129,600 - $162,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.