Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. X-Bow Systems develops solid rocket motors and advanced manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, national security, and commercial space applications. The Mechanical Tooling/Equipment Development Engineer will lead the design, analysis, installation, and commissioning of specialty manufacturing equipment and tooling for solid rocket motor research, development, and production at the Luling site. The role also oversees requirements management, documentation, vendor collaboration, procurement, assembly, and technical support.
Responsibilities
- Design and Development:Developnew and modify existing specialty process equipment, manufacturing tooling, and lifting devices for solid rocket motors (SRM) using modern CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks). Includes the creation and release of fabrication drawings for both R&D and production efforts
- Requirements Management: Create, track, and trace requirementsfor this equipmentthroughout the entire design lifecycle, ensuring all hardware meets internal and manufacturing operation specifications
- Analysis and Review: Conduct engineering analyses, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), hand calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural integrity, toensure operationalperformance
- Documentation and Review: Prepare and present design reviews to internal stakeholders and leadership, publishing results and documentation for peer review and feedback
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, production, safety, and external vendors, to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and manufacturable (DFM principles)
- Implementation and Support: Oversee the procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and tooling, providing technical support and troubleshooting during prototype and production phases
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
- Proven experience in mechanical design, analysis, test, and hands-on assembly/integration, preferably within the aerospaceindustries
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and PDM systems
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis
- Ability to prepare Statements of Work and work with supply chain to obtain quotes and work with vendors to ensure follow and execute such scope with Contractors to a completion schedule
- Demonstrated capability in conducting FMEA and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) best practices
- Experience in creating, tracking, and verifying requirements throughout a design process
- Communicate project progress, challenges and outcomes to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and alignment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 120.62 of the ITAR, and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Experience with Department of War contracts and/orknowledge of solid rocket motor processes
- Experience with project management with the ability to coordinate and lead a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration and accountability across all project areas
- Knowledge of modern manufacturing principles such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Experience in implementing controls systems or familiarity with automation and roboticsof use in manufacturing
Benefits
- Remote/Hybrid/On Site
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