Staff Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motors)

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

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