Components Manufacturing Engineer

<div><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a </span><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Components Manufacturing Engineer</strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> to be the first of its kind at our facility — responsible for establishing, developing, and scaling advanced manufacturing processes for critical hardware. You’ll take full ownership of component fabrication from concept through production, driving design-for-manufacture, process development, and continuous improvement across a wide range of precision mechanical systems.&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role requires a highly technical, hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, first-principles environment. You’ll work closely with design, materials, and production teams to bridge the gap between prototype and production, helping define what world-class manufacturing looks like for our next-generation hardware.&nbsp;</span></div><h3>Responsibility</h3> <li>Develop and own end-to-end manufacturing processes for complex mechanical and precision components (e.g., machined, welded, or formed metallic parts and subassemblies).&nbsp;</li> <li>Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) by collaborating directly with design and development engineers from concept through release.&nbsp;</li> <li>Define and optimize process parameters for laser welding, precision machining, assembly, and inspection of critical components.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead first-article builds, troubleshoot process non-conformances, and implement permanent corrective actions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Own planning, operations, and scheduling for the sheet metal shop, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality hardware.&nbsp;</li> <li>Design and procure production tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support technicians and specialists on the production floor by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.&nbsp;</li> <li>Establish and maintain process documentation, including manufacturing plans, work instructions, and control plans.&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, supply chain, and test teams to ensure consistent component performance and reliability.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop data-driven approaches for process control, capability analysis, and yield improvement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Serve as the technical authority for component manufacturing, mentoring technicians and shaping the facility’s future manufacturing capabilities.&nbsp;</li> <h3>Requirements</h3> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.&nbsp;</li> <li>3+ years of hands-on experience in precision component manufacturing (aerospace, defense, or high-performance hardware industries preferred).&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated experience with CNC machining, welding (TIG/laser/e-beam), or additive manufacturing of complex metallic components.&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven ability to develop, validate, and scale new manufacturing processes from concept through production.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong understanding of GD&amp;T, tolerance stack-ups, and material behavior under manufacturing processes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Hands-on experience in a lab or production environment, with a focus on process development, fixture design, or failure analysis.&nbsp;</li> <h3>Preferred Skills and Experience </h3> <li>Experience with advanced welding methods (laser, e-beam, resistance, or friction stir).&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of aerospace-grade materials such as aluminum, titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel.&nbsp;</li> <li>Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles, SPC, and Lean manufacturing practices.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience transitioning R&amp;D hardware into low-rate or full-rate production environments.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong CAD/CAM proficiency (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360).&nbsp;</li> <li>Comfortable working in a startup or rapid-development environment requiring broad ownership and adaptability.&nbsp;</li> <h3>Additional Requirements </h3> <li>Must be willing to be hands-on on the manufacturing floor daily.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around industrial equipment as needed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Extended or flexible hours may be required to meet critical program milestones.&nbsp;</li>