Manufacturing Engineer III - Combustions Verified today
About This Role
You will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems for combustion engines, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT) to build reliable vehicles for space exploration
- Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (precision machining, welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly)
- Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and implement corrective actions
- Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
- Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment
- Apply emerging AI technologies alongside traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes and improve first-time quality
Team and Domain
The Engines manufacturing team provides propulsion solutions for multiple programs. The Huntsville Engine Factory is responsible for rate production of BE-4 and BE-3U engines which power the New Glenn vehicle. The factory leverages world-class machining assets and advanced fabrication equipment to build engines that perform reliably in challenging environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
- Experience in a manufacturing engineering role: 5+ years for Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer
- 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace or automotive
- Experience with manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, balancing rotating hardware, non-destructive test, or precision clean
- Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
- Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication
- Experience with Bill-of-Materials and BOM reconciliation
- Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills (Gantt charting, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence)
- Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive
Position Details
- Shift: Friday to Sunday, 5pm to 5:30am
- Location: Huntsville, AL
- Relocation: Available
Required for Employment
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Standard background check required. Additional background checks may be required depending on facility access needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year, up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance-based bonuses at company discretion