Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business focuses on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus is the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

• You will be responsible for the build and inspection processes for the structural assembly and testing of primary and secondary structures on the Quarter Horse 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

• 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

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