Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

• The Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer will contribute to the production of highly sophisticated assemblies for Space and Sea applications, including heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and pressurized accumulators.
• This role involves driving innovation, ensuring manufacturability, and applying advanced engineering solutions to support life support and thermal control systems.

• Develop and implement mechanical manufacturing methods for hardware, ensuring their readiness and alignment with production goals.
• Author comprehensive manufacturing assembly documentation and design conceptual tooling to assist in high-quality hardware assembly used in Life support and Thermal control applications.
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance with engineering and quality specifications.
• Lead and support failure investigations by determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and managing non-conforming hardware to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and document sequences for complex manufacturing operations, define equipment requirements, and optimize processes for assembly, disassembly, and repair to maximize efficiency and performance.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and procedures adhere to applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and implement changes to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity using advanced knowledge of fabrication, tooling, assembly, and quality control standards.
• Prepare cost estimates, manage project schedules, and draft procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Review design drawings and concepts, addressing potential producibility concerns, and provide recommendations for using advanced technology and materials.
• Collaborate effectively within an Integrated Product Development (IPD) Team and contribute in a cross-functional team environment.
• Present technical updates to senior leadership and contribute to initiatives such as CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), Process Certification, Lean Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Process Reviews.
• Promote and lead projects related to EH&S compliance and sustainability.

• Proficiency or familiarity with CAD modeling/design software such as Creo.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, machining, welding, and brazing processes.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and tools like Shainin Red X, DMAIC, Taguchi Design of Experiment, Ishikawa diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
• Previous experience with Life Support and/or Thermal Control hardware is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively engage with team members, suppliers, and senior leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.