Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CompositesLos Angeles, CA Area - Relocation Assistance ProvidedThe CompanyOur 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 JobOur 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.FunctionsIdentify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and facility/layout definition to meet business needsDevelop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMsCreate, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedulesWork closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as neededDesign, develop and implement production tooling and equipmentParticipate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM)Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilitiesAnalyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformancesDevelop, mentor, and train peers and colleaguesQualificationsBachelors degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree5+ years of composite manufacturing experienceExperience with operations/product line managementDemonstrated direct or indirect leadershipProficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipmentPreferred SkillsExperience in filament winding, automated fiber placement and/or automated tape layingExperience with Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection of composite componentsExperience in qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural componentsWorking experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mappingExperience with Ceramic Matrix CompositesExperience in transitioning development processes to rate productionAdditional RequirementsMust be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as neededMust be able to travel up to 30% of the time