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Galaxy Technology Hires LLC

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Composites

Galaxy Technology Hires LLC, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Los Angeles, CA Area – Relocation Assistance Provided The Company Our client is a rapidly growing startup defense company that brings a new and innovative approach to the development and production of defense systems. They focus on short, iterative design cycles, with rapid developmental testing and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale.

The Job Our client is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites, who will be an expert in composites manufacturing to help define and scale their in-house composites manufacturing processes from raw material to flight parts. This will include scaling their current ceramic matrix composite (CMC) production line and supporting day to day production of all composite vehicle components including nozzles, aeroshells, fins, etc. This role will report directly to our client’s Head of Manufacturing and work closely with the engineering leadership team to identify and eliminate roadblocks to achieving long term company goals. As an early hire on the manufacturing team, this role will be highly influential in defining our client’s manufacturing and production strategy and culture.

Functions

Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and facility/layout definition to meet business needs

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

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree

5+ years of composite manufacturing 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

Preferred Skills

Experience in filament winding, automated fiber placement and/or automated tape laying

Experience with Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection of composite components

Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural components

Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping

Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites

Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production

Additional Requirements

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

Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time

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