Manufacturing Engineer

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, a Boeing spacecraft supporting NASA's Commercial Crew Program, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The selected candidate for this position must be able to work 1st and 2nd shift assignments.

• Develop manufacturing procedures using PDM data and systems engineering requirements within a standardized BDS manufacturing tool suite.
• Execute precision manufacturing techniques for spacecraft subsystems, including precision drilling, alignment, assembly, orbital tube welding, and tooling verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies during flight vehicle manufacturing, supporting root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and material review board processes.
• Provide input to integrated master schedules, ensuring accurate forecasting, planning, and execution of defined work scope.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of production and tooling methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to integrate technical solutions and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop, refine, and maintain conceptual designs, ensuring alignment with program architecture and build requirements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions, and illustrations to document as-built configurations.
• Lead manufacturing activities, resolving technical challenges and ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Support the adoption of new engineering principles, advanced technologies, and innovative manufacturing concepts.
• Assist in the application of Lean principles and process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Engage with professional associations, suppliers, IPTs, and internal teams to drive innovation, skill development, and industry collaboration.

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real
  -compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your  Real
  -compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state .
• Ability to work any assigned shift (1st or 2nd) and overtime, if needed.
• 5 or more years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience leading the manufacturing of complex mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems.
• Proficiency in generating installation and assembly work instructions using Model-Based Instructions (MBI) within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of non-conformance management processes and corrective action implementation.
• Proven ability to serve as a liaison between design engineering and production teams for mechanical and electrical hardware assemblies and installations.
• Experience developing job kits to drive part demand and align with the master production schedule.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, standards, principles, and industry techniques.
• Ability to provide innovative technical solutions to complex manufacturing challenges requiring creativity and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects from initiation to completion, with experience in a project leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

• Experience supporting the Integrated Product Team in meeting schedules, performance, quality, cost avoidance, and savings.
• Experience in creating and updating parts allocation and demand in the Manufacturing…