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Castelion · 1 week ago

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanisms & Test

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Castelion is a company focused on innovative defense development and production, particularly in hypersonic vehicle systems. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with design engineering and technician teams to manage testing and validation efforts, ensuring products are ready for flight testing and production.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Andy R.

Responsibilities

Work with component design engineering teams to determine the manufacturing and testing feasibility of products

Operate as a standalone resource responsible for a family of mechanisms

Architect, mature and develop testing and validation procedures for a wide array of complex mechanisms

Generate concept proposals in alignment with R&D efforts to help attribute requirements gathering

Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight

Propose and defend solutions in engineering review meetings

Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs

Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules

Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed

Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment

Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM)

Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities

Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances

Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues

Qualification

Mechanisms manufacturingTestingValidationCAD/CAM softwareOperations managementLean/Six SigmaLeadershipClear communicationCreative problem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree

5+ years of mechanisms manufacturing, testing and validation experience

Experience with operations/product line management

Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership

Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)

Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Must be able to travel up to 10%

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State