Production EngineerDecatur, Alabama (On site)
Job OverviewTake a rocket design through the practical challenges of building it. Aurex is seeking a Production Engineer to support ULA's Decatur factory, independently developing manufacturing plans and solving build issues with technicians and engineering partners. You will see how your decisions affect assembly quality and production flow. This role is for an engineer who wants responsibility for the details that make demanding hardware manufacturable.
ULA's new Centaur upper stage for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will be built in Decatur, with about 50% more propellant capacity to support future Artemis missions to the Moon.
The Opportunity- Develop manufacturing processes, assembly sequences, work-order planning and work instructions; implement manufacturing bills of materials.
- Evaluate tooling and equipment performance and guide manufacturability improvements with design engineers.
- Resolve build issues with technicians and quality teams; implement corrective actions and verify requirements compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement while maintaining clear documentation and compliant production processes.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution and at least 6 years of relevant experience; target 8-12 years.
- Experience creating work-order planning or manufacturing work instructions.
- Blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, or GD&T; strong documentation and attention to detail.
- Availability for extended hours, weekends and off shifts as production requires.
Preferred QualificationsAerospace hardware manufacturing; collaboration with hourly production teams and external customers; ERP systems, preferably SAP.
How You Will Be RewardedThe salary range for this role is $130,000-$180,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
The posted salary range represents Aurex's good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position. The specific salary offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, and job-related qualifications.
Location: Decatur, Alabama (On site)
