Senior Manufacturing Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>The future of aerospace and defense starts here. <br></strong></span></p> <p><span data-teams="true"><br>Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. </span></p></div><p>The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join the Operations Team, leading development and manufacturing efforts on next-generation products and systems in aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement, scalability, and influencing product development. Hands-on experience in Manufacturing environments, including technical expertise in fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of complex products is required. </p> <p>This position is an on-site role based out of our Berthoud, Colorado facility.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Own and support manufacturing process development and champion industry best practices</li> <li>Establish and communicate design for manufacturing principles in a collaboration with design engineering, quality, and technical staff</li> <li>Accelerate manufacturing capabilities with consideration for quality, capacity, scalability, ergonomics, and automation</li> <li>Take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process, including prototype builds, documenting work instructions, designing and implementing tooling, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives</li> <li>Develop and implement test procedures to validate product requirements and performance</li> <li>Own manufacturing BOMs, routings, process planning, and process change management</li> <li>Author manufacturing process documentation appropriate for product maturity and design phase of the program</li> <li>Support AI&amp;T infrastructure and growth with a focus on manufacturing readiness </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Preferred skills: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering. </li> <li>5+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability hardware and complex assemblies</li> <li>Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems</li> <li>Experience developing work instructions and process specifications</li> <li>Experience with production and test equipment design and operation</li> <li>Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication, assembly, integration and test </li> <li>Hands-on experience in high-growth development and production manufacturing environments</li> <li>Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and GD&amp;T per ASME Y14.5</li> <li>Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production Systems</li> <li>Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, machining, metal 3D printing</li> <li>Experience with aerospace &amp; defense hardware development lifecycle</li> <li>Experience with non-destructive inspection (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, ultrasonic, etc.) </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $105,000 - $130,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we <em>can’t </em>quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. </p> <p>Classification: Full-time Exempt</p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <div> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement</li> <li>Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave</li> <li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li> <li>Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)</li> <li>Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&amp;D</li> <li>Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport</li> <li>EAP Program</li> <li>Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match</li> <li>Equity Grants in the Company</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>How To Apply: </strong><br>Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.</span></p> <hr></div> <div><strong>NOTE: </strong>Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.</div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. </strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</em></div> <div> </div> <div>No outside recruiters, please.</div> <div> </div></div>