Design Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Title
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Design Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting To:
Management, General Engineering

Work Schedule:
Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Our Space Sector is looking for a hands-on Design Manufacturing Engineer to join the Actuation and Avionics Forge Works Team. This role will support the A&A Engineering Lab and the Forge Works rapid-response cell. Primary focus is rapid diagnosis, containment, prototyping, and validation of mechanical and electromechanical assembly issues on the production floor and in the lab. The role bridges short-term field fixes with durable engineering solutions, participates in lab testing and fixture/tool design, and supports small build activities.

Forge Works is an embedded, on-floor rapid-response engineering cell and a subset of the Fast Works group. Its mission is to minimize downtime by quickly diagnosing and containing assembly and tooling issues, deploying temporary field-tested fixes to keep production running, then partnering with product and manufacturing engineering to formalize durable solutions. Forge Works owns JIRA intake and ticket updates, uses on-floor engagement (Gemba/walkups) to prioritize work, and provides clear traceability from problem report through validation and handoff.

As a Design Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Triage on-floor issues and walk-ups: diagnose root cause with technicians and implement temporary containment to keep production running.
• Foster strong communication and teamwork with engineering technicians to ensure smooth knowledge transfer, effective problem-solving, and aligned execution on containment and long-term solutions.
• Design, fabricate, and test rapid prototypes, jigs, fixtures, and tooling (including 3D printing and machine-room equipment).
• Perform or learn to perform hands-on mechanical tasks such as helicoil installation, bearing swaging, press fits, basic machining, riveting, fastening, and fixture assembly.
• Execute lab test setups and data collection with the Lab Manager: cabling, fixturing, hydraulics, power, instrumentation, and basic DAQ use.
• Create clear OP sheet notes, own and update JIRA tickets from intake through handoff, and document temporary fixes and formalized solutions.
• Formalize validated fixes into repeatable builds or prepare full handoff packages (prints, BOM, cost/benefit, test data) for product/manufacturing engineering.
• Maintain lab and on-floor tool cleanliness and organization; assist with inventory and basic provisioning.
• Collaborate with supply chain, A&T, and product teams to evaluate manufacturability, cost, and long-term stability of solutions.
• Support ad-hoc small box builds or short-run assemblies as required.

To be considered for the Design Manufacturing Engineer role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering lab environments with mechanical assembly and tooling work.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information
• Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical repairs/modifications: helicoil/tap work, bearing swaging/pressing, basic machining, and fixture assembly.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and safe use of shop equipment (presses, drill presses, vertical mills, crimpers, torque tools).
• Comfortable in both shop/floor and lab environments; able to lift and maneuver fixtures and assemblies.
• Strong troubleshooting aptitude and ability to rapidly diagnose assembly/process issues with technicians.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documentation and handoffs.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced setting.

It'd be great if you also had:

• Experience with electromechanical assemblies, hydraulics, or actuator testing.
• Familiarity with basic test instrumentation (multimeter, oscilloscope) or DAQ fundamentals.
• Basic CAD skills for quick fixture/tool drawings (e.g., NX).
• Experience with JIRA or similar ticketing systems and OP sheet documentation.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools (3D printing) and machining practices.
• Knowledge of lathe and mill operation (manual or CNC) is preferred.

Location & Work Schedule

• Onsite, full-time role with frequent presence on the production floor and in the lab.
• Moderate physical activity: lifting fixtures, standing for extended periods, operating shop tools, occasional exposure to hydraulic fluids and electrical test setups.
• Occasional off-hours support may be required for critical tests or urgent containment actions.

Why This Role Matters

You'll keep production moving by quickly resolving assembly and tooling problems, accelerate validation through…