Associate Manufacturing Engineer, Fuselage Cabin Assembly
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
Associate Manufacturing Engineer, Fuselage Cabin Assembly
Ft Worth, TX
About Otto Aerospace
OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super‑laminar aerodynamics and high‑precision, net‑shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aerospace is designing world‑class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground‑breaking aircraft and economic performance.
About the Role
Otto Aerospace is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the fuselage cabin assembly Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) builds of the Phantom 3500. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will also help the team prepare for low‑rate initial production (LRIP) and full‑rate production (FRP) at the Final Assembly Integration and Test (FAIT) Facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer role will contribute to the successful completion of major projects that support strategic priorities and technical objectives for the Phantom 3500 fuselage cabin assembly. Working under general direction, the individual possesses basic knowledge in manufacturing engineering and assembly technical areas and can learn to develop imaginative manufacturing processes or tooling designs. The individual will support Manufacturing Engineering technical POCs on projects, programs, and/or cross‑functional teams.
WhatYou’ll Do
- Complete 3DX training and learn how to create an MBOM, BOP, and work instructions.
- Complete composite bonder training and fabricate composite parts to support manufacturing trials.
- Assist in developing and executing plans for manufacturing trials.
- Learn and execute design for manufacturability (DFM), producibility analysis, and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost‑effective solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives using a variety of data and analysis techniques.
- Identify, report, and resolve potential safety and quality hazards/risks.
- Work through a disciplined approach in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing tasks and projects to achieve specific goals aligned to program/IPT success criteria.
- Work and deliverables are reviewed and checked through team leadership and functional management to adequately meet objectives.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologies.
- 0‑2 years in aerospace or related manufacturing industry experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and Outlook. - Experience with 3D modeling—CATIA 3DX or V5/V6, and Delmia preferred.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, test plans, and technical procedures.
- Strong mechanical aptitude—preferably with high level knowledge or understanding of composite manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Continuous learning mindset.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
Make prompt, informed, and value‑based decisions for the project. - Organization:
Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, and communicate tasks, updates, progress, and blockers. - Self‑Motivation: A high level of commitment and motivation to see tasks through from start to finish.
- Teamwork and Team Building:
Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills work together and are accountable to shared goals. - Strong Business Communication:
Use the right language, tone, and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations, and other forms and channels of communication.
This role is on‑site (3 days a week) at our facility at Meacham Airport in Ft Worth, TX until mid/late 2026, at which time it will transition to full onsite in Jacksonville, FL.
BenefitsOtto Aerospace provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and…
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