Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Tool Design Engineer) 1

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Job Title : Manufacturing Engineer (Tool Design Engineer)

Job ID : 29278

Job Location : Culpeper, VA

Job Schedule : 9 / 80 : Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description :

Our site near Culpeper, VA , in Orange County is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

This position will focus on component and system tooling design for solid rocket propulsion systems and component sub-assembly operations. Work is performed with general direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches on assignments. The successful individual will guide design and development of Jigs, Fixtures, Lifting devices, and Semi-Automated Equipment to cast and assemble the final product.

Essential Functions :

• Under general supervision, provides engineering design concepts in support of manufacturing process and tooling.
• Develops CAD Model concepts, 3D modeling and detailed 2D drawings. Is active in design conception as well as assisting in the development of processes, working in a team environment.
• Responsible for design completeness through fabrication, including tool and process tryout. May support more senior Tooling Engineers to develop tooling concepts and designs.
• Directs or supports design, fabrication, modifications and repair of special tools in support of manufacturing operations and processes of solid rocket motor, air-breathing, and warhead programs.
• Provides technical support to product engineering for producibility through manufacturing, test and field use.
• Assists in tool acceptance criteria for in-house fabrication or outside procurement of special tools.

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

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