Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Junior Manufacturing Engineer | i3

The Tone:
This is an early career engineering role at i3, located in Huntsville, Alabama. i3 is a technically diverse, employee-owned company specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering, electronic warfare, UAS system integration, C5ISR, cybersecurity, and virtual training. This role is crucial for supporting complex engineering efforts, collaborating with government personnel and a diverse team to ensure project goals and timelines are achieved.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Huntsville, AL

• Team: Works within a project team, collaborating with government and engineering professionals.
• Mission: To provide technical and programmatic support for complex engineering efforts, ensuring project goals and timelines are achieved.
• Tech Stack: SolidWorks, 3D printing processes

What You’ll Actually Do
• Evaluate: Assess new and existing processes, equipment, and materials to inform scheduling methods, performance metrics, and financial standards.
• Develop: Create detailed work instructions and routers for manufacturing activities essential for product realization.
• Monitor: Track production build parameters such as build times, defect identification, and material consumption rates.
• Troubleshoot: Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing build issues.
• Document: Generate test plans, technical reports, and presentations to thoroughly document work performed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable engineering area such as mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or engineering technology.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant professional experience, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. U. S. Citizenship is required.
• Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical documentation generation, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Bonus: Project experience utilizing SolidWorks, Unmanned Aircraft experience, Flight testing and range experience, and Additive manufacturing experience.