Lead R&D Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assembly and evaluate prototype parts, tooling and manufacturing demonstrators
• Operate and support manufacturing equipment
• Work directly on the shop floor and in the lab to develop and refine manufacturing processes
• Design, build and modify tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly aids
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues
• Perform process trials and document findings and lessons learned
• Demonstrate ability to design for manufacturing and production readiness
• Develop practical manufacturing solutions using available equipment, tooling and materials
• Fabricate or support fabrication of tooling
• Support equipment set up, qualification and process validation activities
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies for future implementation
• Coordinate R&D builds, material ordering, trials and schedules
• Manage vendors, suppliers and external technology partners
• Support team initiatives and resource planning

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with CAD software such as NX, CATIA or equivalent
• Demonstrated interest in hands‑on manufacturing or prototype development
• Experience operating or supporting manufacturing equipment
• Experience with machining, additive manufacturing, assembly or other relevant manufacturing processes
• Experience designing and building tooling, fixtures, jigs and production aids
• Familiarity with composite fabrication processes
• Adaptable and proactive in finding solutions
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment