Senior Structures Engineer
Venus AerospaceSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing environment
- Experience with prototype development, design for manufacturability, and applying quality tools such as root cause analysis, PFMEAs, and data-driven process evaluation
- Strong communication skills and ability to read and provide feedback on technical documents
- Ability to make appropriate assumptions and perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to create rationale for clear recommendations
- 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
- Willingness to sometimes work directly with the hardware on the floor
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the build and inspection processes for the structural assembly and testing of primary and secondary structures on the Quarterhorse vehicle
- Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery
- Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
- Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Lead improvement projects to ensure that safety, reliability, and process capability goals are achieved, maintained, and improved
- Provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in the manufacturing and integration of current and next-generation vehicles
- Identify, plan, and execute on capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production demand
- Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time delivery of the vehicle as a whole
- 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
- Manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing stakeholders
- 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
- Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly evolving production environment
- Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions, enabling high-quality built hardware
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Structures Manufacturing Engineer position?
The position is full-time.
Is this Structures Manufacturing Engineer role remote or on-site?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What education is required for the Structures Manufacturing Engineer role?
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
What is the company culture like at Hermeus for the Manufacturing Team?
The Manufacturing Team is a lean team with diverse experiences in welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics; they are responsible for building the vehicle, providing design feedback, and rapidly iterating on design and assembly.
What makes a strong candidate for the Structures Manufacturing Engineer position?
Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and experience collaborating with engineers and technicians, developing manufacturing processes, applying process improvement methodologies, and working in a rapidly evolving production environment.
Hermeus
Develops hypersonic aircraft for high-speed travel
About Hermeus
Hermeus focuses on developing hypersonic aircraft capable of reaching speeds of Mach 5, which is over twice the speed of the Concorde. This means their aircraft can travel at approximately 3,800 miles per hour, significantly cutting down travel times. The aircraft operates using a hypersonic engine powered by the Pratt & Whitney F100 turbine, which has already undergone successful testing. Hermeus aims to sell these high-speed aircraft to airlines and government agencies interested in fast transportation. What sets Hermeus apart from competitors is its specific focus on hypersonic travel and its recent achievement in engine testing, which demonstrates its progress in this niche market. The company's goal is to revolutionize high-speed travel and make it a viable option for commercial use.
Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$210.1MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees