Machining & Manufacturing Engineer

Machining And Manufacturing Engineer

iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is pioneering fully autonomous, fully reusable small launch vehicles for responsive access to space. We leverage cutting-edge propulsion, reuse, and sustainable propellant technologies to make launch more frequent, lower cost, and eco-friendly. We are headquartered in New Hyde Park, NY.

The Role

As a Machining & Manufacturing Engineer at iRocket, you will own the development, optimization, and scaling of high-precision manufacturing processes for rocket hardware. You will work cross-functionally with design, test, supply chain, and quality teams to mature processes from prototype through production. You will report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering.

• Develop, validate, and refine machining processes (CNC turning, milling, EDM, grinding, etc.) for rocket components
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, offer design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback, and propose design changes where beneficial
• Create and maintain manufacturing BOMs, process flows, work instructions, and SOPs
• Support installation, calibration, qualification, and commissioning of new machines and tooling
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Implement process controls, error-proofing, statistical monitoring, and quality gates
• Participate in manufacturability reviews and design reviews to provide input from a manufacturing perspective
• Document and drive continuous improvement in process maturity, standardization, and scaling
• Support aerospace / defense compliance efforts (e.g. AS9100, aerospace quality standards)
• Occasionally support mission-critical deadlines which may require non-standard hours