Hermeus
defense aviation
ComponentsManufacturingEngineerSheetMetal
“Components Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal at Hermeus. Skills: Sheet Metal Manufacturing Process Development, Process Definition and Implementation, Equipment Specification and Installation, Production Ramp-up and Scaling, Design for Manufacturability (DFM). Define and implement end-to-end sheet metal manufacturing processes.. Develop and communicate internal shop capabilities.”
What You'll Achieve.
establish and operate our internal sheet metal fabrication shop; enable rapid, high-quality production of precision components; reduce lead times; maintain exceptional part quality; scale production capacity
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills; drive root-cause analysis; implement effective corrective actions; troubleshooting issues; resolving non-conformances
Must be willing to be hands-on on the production floor daily., Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around industrial equipment as needed., Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required to meet critical program milestones., Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field., 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or test engineering for aerospace or high-performance hardware (including internships or project teams)., Familiarity with material properties and behavior for common aerospace sheet metals (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium)., Working knowledge of forming, cutting, and joining processes and their process controls., analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions., Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on development environment with evolving priorities.
Nice to Have
Experience managing or supporting medium-to-high volume manufacturing operations., Hands-on experience with sheet metal cutting (laser, waterjet), forming (press brake, rollers), or welding (TIG, laser) processes., Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or MES systems for tracking hardware and managing workflows., Understanding of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems., Experience with DFM/DFA, SPC, or Lean manufacturing methodologies., Exposure to aerospace hardware development or R&D environments requiring rapid iteration and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do.
Define and implement end-to-end sheet metal manufacturing processes.
Develop and communicate internal shop capabilities.
and demand planning for the internal sheet metal.
Support technicians and specialists on the production floor.
Collaborate closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
Coordinate with Supply Chain.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
and installation of new forming
and welding equipment.
Serve as a technical owner for all internal sheet metal fabrication operations.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM).; Align build priorities with key stakeholders.; Support technicians and specialists on the production floor.; Cross-functional collaboration in R&D environments.
Communication Scope
Communicate internal shop capabilities.; Author work instructions, control plans, and process documentation.
Process & Methodology
Own the schedule, capacity, and demand planning for the internal sheet metal., Manage build priorities., Proactively manage delivery risk., Lead CapEx strategy, specification, and installation of new equipment.
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