Hermeus

Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Hermeus$110K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or technical discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing
  • Experience with prototype development and quality tools like root cause analysis
  • Strong communication skills for technical document feedback
  • Hands-on experience in metallic manufacturing techniques and CNC processes
  • Proficiency in CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience controlling complex automated systems

Responsibilities

  • Oversee build and inspection processes for vehicle assembly and testing
  • Develop and refine manufacturing processes for safety and efficiency
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians on production challenges
  • Resolve product non-conformances with quality team
  • Lead improvement projects for safety and reliability
  • Provide critical input for hardware design and integration
  • Identify and execute upgrades to meet production demands
  • Apply process improvement tools to enhance production rates

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge aerospace and defense environment
  • Collaborative culture fostering engineering and technician teamwork
  • Involvement in iterative development of high-speed aircraft
  • Impactful role in design feedback and manufacturing processes
  • Potential for continuous learning through process improvement workshops
Full Job Description
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


About You

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a technical discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Experience with prototype development, design for manufacturability, and applying quality tools such as root cause analysis, PFMEAs, and data-driven process evaluation.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to read and provide feedback on technical documents
  • Ability to make appropriate assumptions and perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to create rationale for clear recommendations
  • Experience with metallic manufacturing techniques and equipment for processes such as CNC fabrication, welding (orbital tube and TIG), precision cleaning, forming, inspection, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience with CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience in control and monitoring of complex automated systems and risk assessment/reduction of the system
  • Will sometimes be working directly with the hardware on the floor and will have to be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed


Desired Multipliers

  • Experience in a startup development environment
  • Experience working in a flight development program
  • Experience working with Inconel and Titanium
  • Experience transitioning parts from the first article to production


$110,000 - $140,000 a year

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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 by22 C.F.R. a7 120.62or 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.

About Hermeus

Hermeus is an aerospace company that is developing a hypersonic aircraft capable of traveling at Mach 5 or higher. The company was founded in 2018 by former SpaceX engineers and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Hermeus aims to revolutionize the aviation industry by providing faster and more efficient air travel. The company has received funding from venture capital firms and the United States Air Force. Hermeus is currently in the process of developing its first prototype aircraft.
Learn more about Hermeus
Size
10 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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