Launch Vehicle Propulsion & Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Company: ManTech International
Location: Hawthorne
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Secure our Nation, Ignite your FutureManTech is recruiting a highly talented Falcon Heavy Propulsion and Structures Manufacturing Engineer with skills and background related to Falcon launch vehicle manufacturing and quality assurance, specializing in propulsion and structures, to help the Air Force redefine the future of National Security Space Launch (NSSL), bringing new entrant Launch Service Providers such as SpaceX into the Air Force NSSL portfolio.We are seeking experienced and energetic candidates to join our world-class team in Hawthorne, CA. This position supports Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) certification and validation of SpaceX's Falcon rockets being used to provide launch services for NSSL missions.Join our ManTech team of highly talented engineers as a Manufacturing Engineer with skills and background related to space launch vehicle design, manufacturing, and/or operations.GeneralResponsibilities:Perform engineering responsibilities with minimum supervision as an individual contributor to the overall team.Minimum of 8 years experience involving production or manufacture of complex products; application of modern quality principals and methods including: quality management system standards, product and process controls, measurement and test, audits, statistical applications, corrective and preventive actions, and lean manufacturing to perform the complex tasks required for Falcon certification.Responsible for reporting assessment and evaluation results to senior program managers and customer terface with a multi-disciplined team consisting of multiple Contractors and team members.Work with launch vehicle provider to schedule and track audits to be performed during rocket certification activities.Develop products such as data tables, audit checklists, presentations, and reports status to the pile and present weekly status charts of progress to AF plete audits and audit checklists in preparation for Engineering Review Boards and design terface with customer, design engineers, project manager, and production personnel.Conduct assessments and evaluations of manufacturing products and processes per applicable military and industry/commercial standards (AS9100, SMC-S-003, etc.), and/or Launch Service Provider company standards to meet certification objectives and document these results/findings for government review and concurrence.Work closely with other quality, manufacturing and design engineers to support as-designed and as-built verification.Review established configuration control associated with the manufacturing baseline for conformance.Ensure each launch service provider performs physical configuration audits by following established and standardized processes.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant subject such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.Strong background in propulsion and structural systems of launch vehicles in the context of manufacturing and manufacturing equipment for high level assemblies and sub-assemblies.Active DoD Secret clearanceDemonstrated competency in Microsoft tools including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Information Technology (IT) systems and SharePoint-type databases.Frequent travel required to Los Angeles Air Force Base. Occasional travel to Vandenberg AFB, Cape Canaveral AFS, suppliers, and other sites.US Citizenship is requiredPreferred Skills: 10 or more years of experience with BS and experience involving quality engineering, product ability or manufacture of complex products; application of modern quality principles and methods including: quality management system standards, product and process controls, measurement and test, audits, statistical applications, corrective and preventive actions, and lean manufacturing.Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) training and certification.Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) training and certification.Experience with space-qualified parts fabrication and assembly.Experience with manufacturing-based ERP systems.Master's Degree desirable.Active secret security clearance (strongly preferred).Handle stress and work well under pressure.Multi-Tasking Ability.Analytical and critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, listening skills, leadership skills and organizational itiative, sound judgment, effective decision-making, with successful collaboration skills dealing with multiple agencies and personnel.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to resolve quality issues effectively.PhysicalRequirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation please click careers@ and provide your name and contact information. Full timeSDL2017

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