Advanced Manufacturing Engineer I

External Job Description

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Purpose

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer I is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting manufacturing process development, NPI execution, and industrialization activities for Powertech’s propulsion programs, including turbofan, microjet, and piston engines. 

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development & Support

• Support the development, validation, and improvement of machining and fabrication processes for rotating and structural engine components.
• Apply hands-on expertise in machining and/or fabrication processes such as turning, milling, multi-axis machining, grinding, broaching, airfoil machining, and/or welding and other fabrication processes.
• Support creation and maintenance of manufacturing routings, work instructions, and process documentation.

NPI & Production Support

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype build through production readiness.
• Support production ramp-up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in resolving manufacturing issues related to quality, cost, and delivery.

Design-to-Manufacture Support

• Participate in concurrent engineering activities with design teams.
• Provide manufacturing feedback during design reviews to improve manufacturability and robustness.
• Support tolerance analysis, process selection, and material trade studies.

Supplier & Shop-Floor Support

• Support technical interactions with external suppliers and partners.
• Assist with supplier process reviews, part qualification, and issue resolution.
• Provide shop-floor support during process development, trials, and production builds.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace or propulsion manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in machining and/or fabrication of rotating and structural engine components.
• Experience supporting NPI, prototype builds, or production environments.
• Practical, detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems and hands-on experience in CNC programming for manufacturing process definition, toolpath development, and manufacturability assessment.
• Exposure to machining simulation and optimization software, such as Vericut, Third Wave, CutPro, or equivalent, for collision checking, cycle time optimization, and process validation, is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, tool holders and cutting strategies for aerospace alloys (e.g., titanium, nickel-based superalloys, aluminum, steels).
• Understanding of fixture concepts, work-holding methods, and shop-floor best practices.

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