Staff Fluid System Manufacturing Engineer

Ursa Major

$124K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in designing or manufacturing high reliability fluid and electro-mechanical systems
  • Hands-on manufacturing experience in highly regulated environments such as aerospace and defense
  • Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP
  • Solid background with inspection methods and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies like Six Sigma

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing process development and advocate for best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design for manufacturing principles
  • Enhance manufacturing capabilities with a focus on quality and scalability
  • Engage in hands-on manufacturing activities like prototype builds and tooling design
  • Develop test procedures to ensure products meet performance standards
  • Manage manufacturing BOMs, routings, and process changes
  • Document manufacturing processes in line with product maturity

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick leave, and personal time
  • Paid parental and adoptive leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts for healthcare expenses
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Equity grants in the company, aligning employee interests with company performance
Full Job Description
The Staff Fluid System 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 is an on-site position located 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.
  • 8+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability fluid and electro-mechanical systems
  • 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 $124,000 - $155,000, 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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