Components Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal

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      "text": "Responsibilities",
      "content": "\n<li>Define and implement end-to-end sheet metal manufacturing processes, including forming, cutting, and joining operations for complex aerospace components.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Develop and communicate internal shop capabilities, including authoring work instructions, control plans, and process documentation.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Own the schedule, capacity, and demand planning for the internal sheet metal shop; align build priorities with key stakeholders and proactively manage delivery risk.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Support technicians and specialists on the production floor by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) is integrated into early development efforts.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Coordinate with Supply Chain to establish and maintain raw material inventory, traceability, and procurement planning.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to expand internal shop capabilities, reduce lead times, and maintain exceptional part quality.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Lead CapEx strategy, specification, and installation of new forming, cutting, and welding equipment to scale production capacity.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Serve as a technical owner for all internal sheet metal fabrication operations, mentoring technicians and helping define future-state manufacturing infrastructure.&nbsp;</li>\n"
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      "text": "Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>2+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or test engineering for aerospace or high-performance hardware (including internships or project teams).&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Familiarity with material properties and behavior for common aerospace sheet metals (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium).&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Working knowledge of forming, cutting, and joining processes and their process controls.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on development environment with evolving priorities.&nbsp;</li>\n"
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      "text": "Preferred Skills & Experience ",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience managing or supporting medium-to-high volume manufacturing operations.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with sheet metal cutting (laser, waterjet), forming (press brake, rollers), or welding (TIG, laser) processes.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or MES systems for tracking hardware and managing workflows.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Understanding of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Experience with DFM/DFA, SPC, or Lean manufacturing methodologies.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Exposure to aerospace hardware development or R&amp;D environments requiring rapid iteration and cross-functional collaboration.&nbsp;</li>\n"
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      "content": "\n<li>Must be willing to be hands-on on the production floor daily.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around industrial equipment as needed.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required to meet critical program milestones.&nbsp;</li>\n"
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