Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II
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About the Role
POWERTECH seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II to support manufacturing process development, NPI execution, and industrialization for propulsion programs. The role involves hands-on machining and fabrication process development for rotating and structural engine components in a greenfield environment.
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Responsibilities
- Support development, validation, and improvement of machining and fabrication processes for rotating and structural engine components
- Apply hands on expertise in machining and/or fabrication processes such as turning, milling, multi axis machining, grinding, broaching, airfoil machining, and/or welding
- Support creation and maintenance of manufacturing routings, work instructions, and process documentation
- Assist with process validation activities including FAI, capability studies, and industrial qualification
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype build through production readiness
- Support production ramp up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities
- Participate in concurrent engineering activities with design teams and provide manufacturing feedback during design reviews
- Support technical interactions with external suppliers and partners, including supplier process reviews and part qualification
- Provide shop floor support during process development, trials, and production builds
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace or propulsion manufacturing
- Hands on experience in machining and/or fabrication of rotating and structural engine components
- Experience supporting NPI, prototype builds, or production environments
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems and hands on experience in CNC programming
- Practical knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, tool holders and cutting strategies for aerospace alloys
- Understanding of fixture concepts, work holding methods, and shop floor best practices
- Exposure to machining simulation and optimization software (e.g., Vericut, Third Wave, CutPro)
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About POWERTECH
- POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications.
Purpose
- The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II is a hands on technical role responsible for supporting manufacturing process development, NPI execution, and industrialization activities for Powertech’s propulsion programs, including turbofan, microjet, and piston engines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development, validation, and improvement of machining and fabrication processes for rotating and structural engine components.
- Apply hands on expertise in machining and/or fabrication processes such as turning, milling, multi axis machining, grinding, broaching, airfoil machining, and/or welding and other fabrication processes.
- Support creation and maintenance of manufacturing routings, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Assist with process validation activities including FAI, capability studies, and industrial qualification.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype build through production readiness.
- Support production ramp up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
- Assist in resolving manufacturing issues related to quality, cost, and delivery.
- Participate in concurrent engineering activities with design teams.
- Provide manufacturing feedback during design reviews to improve manufacturability and robustness.
- Support tolerance analysis, process selection, and material trade studies.
- Support technical interactions with external suppliers and partners.
- Assist with supplier process reviews, part qualification, and issue resolution.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace or propulsion manufacturing.
- Hands on experience in machining and/or fabrication of rotating and structural engine components.
- Experience supporting NPI, prototype builds, or production environments.
- Practical, detail oriented approach with strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, greenfield manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems and hands on experience in CNC programming for manufacturing process definition, toolpath development, and manufacturability assessment.
- Exposure to machining simulation and optimization software, such as Vericut, Third Wave, CutPro, or equivalent, for collision checking, cycle time optimization, and process validation, is desirable.
- Practical knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, tool holders and cutting strategies for aerospace alloys (e.g., titanium, nickel based superalloys, aluminum, steels).
- Understanding of fixture concepts, work holding methods, and shop floor best practices.
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to support shop floor issue resolution.
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, greenfield manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
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