Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ursa Major

$105K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 5+ years experience in designing/manufacturing high-reliability hardware and complex assemblies.
  • Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems.
  • Experience in developing work instructions and process specifications.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, and test in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

  • Champion manufacturing process development and implement best practices.
  • Collaborate with design engineering and quality to communicate design for manufacturing principles.
  • Enhance manufacturing capabilities focusing on quality, scalability, and automation.
  • Engage hands-on in manufacturing tasks including prototype builds and tool design.
  • Develop and execute test procedures to meet product requirements.
  • Manage manufacturing BOMs, routings, and process planning.
  • Craft manufacturing documentation based on product maturity and design phase.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick leave, personal time, and bereavement.
  • Paid parental and adoptive leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA) offered.
  • Employer-covered short and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401k retirement plan with company match offered.
  • Equity grants available for employees.
Full Job Description
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join the Operations Team, leading development and manufacturing efforts on next-generation products and systems in aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement, scalability, and influencing product development. Hands-on experience in Manufacturing environments, including technical expertise in fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of complex products is required.

This position is an on-site role based out of our Berthoud, Colorado facility.

Responsibilities:
  • Own and support manufacturing process development and champion industry best practices
  • Establish and communicate design for manufacturing principles in a collaboration with design engineering, quality, and technical staff
  • Accelerate manufacturing capabilities with consideration for quality, capacity, scalability, ergonomics, and automation
  • Take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process, including prototype builds, documenting work instructions, designing and implementing tooling, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop and implement test procedures to validate product requirements and performance
  • Own manufacturing BOMs, routings, process planning, and process change management
  • Author manufacturing process documentation appropriate for product maturity and design phase of the program
  • Support AI&T infrastructure and growth with a focus on manufacturing readiness


Preferred skills:
  • Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 5+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability hardware and complex assemblies
  • Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems
  • Experience developing work instructions and process specifications
  • Experience with production and test equipment design and operation
  • Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication, assembly, integration and test
  • Hands-on experience in high-growth development and production manufacturing environments
  • Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production Systems
  • Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, machining, metal 3D printing
  • Experience with aerospace & defense hardware development lifecycle
  • Experience with non-destructive inspection (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, ultrasonic, etc.)


Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $105,000 - $130,000, 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
  • Equity Grants in the Company


How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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.

No outside recruiters, please.

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