Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, etc.

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Disability and Life Insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Program Manufacturing Engineer who will own the manufacturing engineering requirements for one or more solid rocket motor programs, guiding them from development through full-rate production.

You will drive DFM/DFA early in design and ensure process capability, yield targets, and robust, repeatable production processes across multiple interfaces including propellant processing and assembly operations.

Qualifications

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

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 propellant processing, case preparation, liner application, casting, cure, assembly, and integration operations.

Skills

DFM/DFA

Manufacturing readiness

Production transfer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

MES

Job description

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

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

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.