Manufacturing Engineer (Machining)

Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world's leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team - a team that will mold tomorrow's technologies while deploying today's best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be working to influence propulsion design and scale our technology. This role will focus on machining, leveraging your experience to improve our processes, improve designs, and best utilize our industry-leading machining technology. You will be tightly integrated with machinists, design engineers, and quality, owning manufacturability and machinability of products and improvement of processes. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is a must. A strong desire for collaboration and change are also required, as this role will be fundamental in accelerating our development and successfully scaling machining into production.Responsibilities: Consult on designs to implement DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) principles, targeting producibility, cost, and efficiency improvementsOwn the implementation of changes, including design updates as requiredIdentify inefficiencies and enthusiastically implement improvements to drive up throughput and utilizationImplement process standards, including revision controls, work instructions, PM schedules, and standard operating procedures for the machine shopSupport machinist in solving challenges and clearing barriers to success; contribute to a strong team atmosphere and cohesion in the machine shopPerform CAD/CAM programming and machining on CNC and manual equipmentDesign and produce tools and fixtures for machiningWork collaboratively with design engineering and quality assurance to reduce or eliminate machining nonconformancesWork many project simultaneously, balancing tactical and strategicRequired Qualifications: 3+ years in a hardware-focused environmentHands-on experience with 5-axis machining and turningDeep understanding of machining principles and GD&TDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and lead by influencePreferred Experience:Bachelors of Engineering or ScienceLean manufacturing and/or six sigma experienceExperience in transitioning hardware from development to productionExperience in aerospace, particularly with propulsionExperience in AS9100 or similarly regulated environmentColorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $95,000- $125,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.Benefits Include:Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and BereavementPaid Parental and Adoptive LeaveMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceTax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&DAdditional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical TransportEAP ProgramRetirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)Equity Grants in the CompanyNOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.No outside recruiters, please.