CFD Research Corporation

CFD Research Corporation

Production & Manufacturing Engineer

Huntsville, AL · Part-time

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CybersecurityProcess ImprovementCFDMIL-STDSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries.

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing processes, including government oversight of work instructions, tooling plans, and process flow diagrams.
  • Investigate production issues, conduct root analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Optimize designs for efficient and cost-effective production using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
  • Develop, execute, and assess production verification and acceptance testing activities to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with requirements.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure component quality and adherence to technical specifications. Contribute to Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and supplier audits.
  • Maintain configuration control of production documentation and engineering changes.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce production risk, improve quality, lower cost, and increase manufacturing throughput.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive production documentation, including manufacturing plans, test reports, engineering change orders, and production metrics.
  • Support prototype fabrication, integration, and testing activities to mature designs and validate manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, composite fabrication, electronics assembly, system integration, and testing.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • U.S. Citizenship REQUIRED
  • Knowledge of Agile/Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related quality methodologies.
  • Knowledge of military specifications, standards (MIL-STD), and aerospace quality requirements.
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Windchill.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques, including 5-Why and Fishbone diagrams.
  • Familiarity with Army acquisition, rapid prototyping, and rapid fielding programs.
  • Experience developing, producing, or sustaining UAV/UAS, missile, or aerospace systems.
  • Experience working directly with government customers, defense contractors, or production supplies.

Skills

  • CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services.
  • CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc.
  • Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years.
  • Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

Compensation

  • Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.

Benefits

  • CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
  • Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship REQUIRED

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