Position is accountable for the quoting, execution, on time delivery and Quality of Mechanical Fabrication Shop projects. The applicant is responsible to create a positive work environment, continuous improvement, metrics driven and customer oriented culture and to lead problem solving processes in support of goals and objectives. This position requires to work within broad policies and corporate objectives. Work is multi-faceted and complex requiring coordination and integration.
ResponsibilitiesPosition is responsible for BoE generation for new projects and initiatives as needed and drive consistent execution. Apply six sigma tools to drive continuous improvement. Provide manufacturing feedback and lessons learn to Mechanical Design team. Drive deployment of HOS key initiatives such Kaizen, Tier accountability, RPS, Visual management and all applicable. Position is responsible for creation of bills of materials, quotes of materials, materials stock control, tools and processes definition. This role is also in charge of shop customs paperwork necessary for import export. Project Engineer also provides technical information and defines critical characteristics for projects. Position remains accountable for providing follow up during fabrication process and maintains customer communication. Position owns new process documentation on CNC equipment and conventional machining as well as tech notes and working instruction creation.
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
- BS Science in Mechanical Engineer or Engineering field with machining experience
- Strong project engineering, analytic skills as well as a strong system engineering background
- Ability to deal with high pressure complex technical, production, and regulatory issues in an objective manner, developing/executing cross functional plans based on sound technical decisions
- Outstanding ability on problem solving, project management, communication skills, team player, and change agent
- Ability to work well with others and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality work under pressure situationS
- High degree of focus on continuous improvement
- Experience on welding and conventional grinding, turning, milling and lathe machines
- CNC equipment operating-programming experience
- 10 years of manufacturing experience in mechanical environment desirable
- Remarkable ability on GD&T and Engineering blueprint reading, understanding and interpretation (GD&T Certified preferred)
- 5 to 8 years of experience on CAM, CAD and PLM software (MasterCAM, NX and Teamcenter preferred)
- Exceptional communication skills in English/Spanish (oral and writing)
- Six Sigma (Green-Belt or Black-Belt a preferred
- MS Office proficiency
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field with machining experience
- Strong project engineering, analytical, and systems engineering skills
- Ability to resolve complex technical, production, and regulatory issues through cross-functional plans
- Project management, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and change-management skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality under pressure
- Strong focus on continuous improvement
- Experience with welding, grinding, turning, milling, and lathe operations
- CNC equipment operation and programming experience
- Five to eight years of experience with CAM, CAD, and PLM software
- Strong GD&T and engineering blueprint reading, interpretation, and understanding
- English and Spanish oral and written communication skills
- Ten years of mechanical manufacturing experience
- GD&T certification
- MasterCAM, NX, and Teamcenter experience
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- MS Office proficiency
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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