Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

The Opportunity and How You'll Impact Hermeus

• You will be responsible for the build and inspection processes for the structural assembly and testing of primary and secondary structures on the Quarterhorse vehicle
• You will develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery
• You will collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
• You will resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause analysis and corrective actions
• You will lead improvement projects to ensure that safety, reliability, and process capability goals are achieved, maintained, and improved
• You will be a vital part of the relationship between our engineering and technician team
• You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in the manufacturing and integration of our current and next-generation vehicles
• You will identify, plan, and execute on capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production demand
• You will develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time delivery of the vehicle as a whole
• You will apply process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g. value stream mapping, problem-solving, visual management, etc.) to reduce manufacturing build hours and quality issues; increase production rates; and remove waste from complex processes
• You will manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing stakeholders
• You will train technicians, engineers, and leaders on best-in-class operations practices by leading process improvement workshops; providing training and information briefs on key topics; and personally, demonstrating by implementing solutions in the area
• You will work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly evolving production environment
• You will ideate and implement tooling and test solutions, enabling high-quality built hardware

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U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

$110,000 - $140,000 a year

Compensation details : 110000-140000 Yearly Salary

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