CFD Research Corporation
Production & Manufacturing Engineer
Huntsville, AL · Part-time
No sponsorshipDetected 14 hours ago
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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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