Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Cimarron Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of Boeing’s CST‑100 Starliner, a spacecraft for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The selected candidate must be able to work 1st and 2nd shift assignments.

Cimarron is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of Boeing’s CST‑100 Starliner. The selected candidate for this position must be able to work 1st and 2nd shift assignments.

• Develop manufacturing procedures using PDM data and systems engineering requirements within a standardized BDS manufacturing tool suite.
• Execute precision manufacturing techniques for spacecraft subsystems, including precision drilling, alignment, assembly, orbital tube welding, and tooling verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies during flight vehicle manufacturing, supporting root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and material review board processes.
• Provide input to integrated master schedules, ensuring accurate forecasting, planning, and execution of defined work scope.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of production and tooling methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to integrate technical solutions and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop, refine, and maintain conceptual designs, ensuring alignment with program architecture and build requirements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions, and illustrations to document as‑built configurations.
• Lead manufacturing activities, resolving technical challenges and ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Support the adoption of new engineering principles, advanced technologies, and innovative manufacturing concepts.
• Assist in the application of Lean principles and process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Engage with professional associations, suppliers, IPTs, and internal teams to drive innovation, skill development, and industry collaboration.

• U.S. citizenship required due to facility security requirements.
• Ability to complete a pre‑employment background check and drug screening, including testing for marijuana use.
• Position requires DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must possess a valid, unexpired Real ‑compliant driver’s license or state‑issued  the time of hire.
• Ability to work any assigned shift (1st or 2nd) and overtime if needed.
• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience leading the manufacturing of complex mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems.
• Proficiency in generating installation and assembly work instructions using Model‑Based Instructions (MBI) within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of non‑conformance management processes and corrective action implementation.
• Proven ability to serve as liaison between design engineering and production teams for mechanical and electrical hardware assemblies and installations.
• Experience developing job kits to drive part demand and align with the master production schedule.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, standards, principles, and industry techniques.
• Ability to provide innovative technical solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects from initiation to completion, with experience in a project leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with senior personnel and cross‑functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

• Experience supporting the Integrated Product Team in meeting schedules, performance, quality, cost avoidance, and savings.
• Experience in creating and updating parts allocation and demand in the Manufacturing Build of Material (MBOM).
• Ability to communicate technical manufacturing specifications and engineering assembly and installation instructions clearly.
• Familiarity with Lean principles.
• Demonstrate…