Fluids Manufacturing Engineer

Hermeus•Atlanta, GA 30302, US• Full Time

Posted 1 month ago• Mechanical• Manufacturing

Compensation

$85,000–$140,000/year

Job Description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are 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 who are 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.

The Opportunity and How You'll Impact Hermeus:

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 drive root-cause analysis and corrective action recommendations/implementation

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 with 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

About You:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline

1+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing environment

Strong communication skills and ability to read and provide feedback on technical documents

Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Will sometimes be working directly with the hardware on the floor and will have to be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing

Ability to make appropriate assumptions and perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to create rationale for clear recommendations

Experience with high volume manufacturing, or design for manufacture and product development life cycle, or quality tools including root cause and corrective action, PFMEAs, QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics

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

Desired Multipliers

Experience in a startup development environment

Experience working in a flight development program

Experience working with Inconel and Titanium

Experience working with 3D-printed parts, castings, or forgings

Experience transitioning parts from the first article to production

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U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.