Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

About the role

This role is critical in scaling up an existing R&D process developed at our California site and transitioning it to full-scale production at our Indianapolis site. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital Engineering to enable robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the existing R&D process developed at our HTC site.
• Serve as the process owner during the industrialization phase, ensuring the core principles and quality of the original process are maintained during scale-up.
• Collaborate with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Support process optimization, documentation, and validation to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, cost, and reliability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with scaling.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, cost, and reliability.
• Work cross-functionally to integrate automation and digital tools into the production process.
• Maintain a self-directed approach to problem-solving and project execution with minimal supervision.
• Act as a liaison between the R&D and production teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer and alignment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of engineering experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of engineering experience, OR Master's degree, OR JD/PhD OR In lieu of a degree 6+ years of engineering experience.
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Preferred Experience with the machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.
• Experience with quality and validation requirements including PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, and PPAP.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification with completed projects.
• Experience with Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business.
• Experience supporting or coordinating the implementation of automated processes, such as working with automation Engineers or operations teams.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of process capability analysis, including the ability to calculate and interpret key metrics such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.
• Proficiency in using statistical tools to assess process performance against specification limits and identify variations.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: Associate’s degree with 4+ years of engineering experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of engineering experience, OR Master's degree, OR JD/PhD OR In lieu of a degree 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with the machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.
• Additional Qualifications: Experience with quality and validation requirements including PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, and PPAP. Knowledge of lean manufacturing best practices is strongly desirable. Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification with completed projects. Experience with Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business. Experience supporting or coordinating the implementation of automated processes, such as working with automation Engineers or operations teams. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of process capability analysis, including the ability to calculate and interpret key metrics such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk. Proficiency in using statistical tools to assess process performance against specification limits and identify variations.

Skills

• Technical skills: Understanding of ceramic matrix composite components, aerospace components with coating operations, quality and validation requirements, lean manufacturing best practices, Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.), and experience with automated processes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, demonstrate thorough understanding of process capability analysis, and proficiency in statistical tools.
• Communication and collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Excellent development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including bonus, employee support assistance, and employee discounts
• Relocation available for this role if applicable

Pay

$98,566 - $160,169 Annually

Schedule

Onsite 9/80