Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Position Overview

• Support production and assembly of mechanical hardware used in life support and thermal control systems on Orion/Artemis missions.
  
• Provide hands on engineering support directly in the lab and on the shop floor to resolve build issues and maintain execution readiness.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain mechanical manufacturing methods used on the shop floor.
  
• Create or update clear manufacturing assembly instructions for technicians.
  
• Provide day to day technical support to production operators and lab personnel, ensuring builds meet engineering and quality requirements.
  
• Support troubleshooting hardware issues occurring in the lab during assembly.
  
• Identify and implement improvements to build quality, reduce rework, and streamline hands on manufacturing activities.
  
• Ensure shopfloor processes follow all EH&S and quality standards.
  
• Review build challenges with technicians, address producibility concerns, and recommend better tooling, fixturing, or process changes.
  
• Support cross functional collaboration with production and quality during daily manufacturing activities.
  

Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and leadership.
  
• STEM bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
  
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work hands on in a lab or shop environment.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and coordinating cross?functional work.
  
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Solumina) for tracking work orders and build status.
  
• Strong organization and time management skills to support multiple hardware builds and priorities on 2nd shift.
  
• Adaptability, initiative, and the ability to work independently during off shift operations.
  
• US Citizen