Manufacturing Engineer

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, a Boeing spacecraft supporting NASA's Commercial Crew Program, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Key Duties

• Develop manufacturing procedures using PDM data and systems engineering requirements within a standardized BDS manufacturing tool suite.
• Execute precision manufacturing techniques for spacecraft subsystems, including precision drilling, alignment, assembly, orbital tube welding, and tooling verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies during flight vehicle manufacturing, supporting root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and material review board processes.
• Provide input to integrated master schedules, ensuring accurate forecasting, planning, and execution of defined work scope.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of production and tooling methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to integrate technical solutions and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop, refine, and maintain conceptual designs, ensuring alignment with program architecture and build requirements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions, and illustrations to document as-built configurations.
• Lead manufacturing activities, resolving technical challenges and ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Support the adoption of new engineering principles, advanced technologies, and innovative manufacturing concepts.
• Assist in the application of Lean principles and process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Engage with professional associations, suppliers, IPTs, and internal teams to drive innovation, skill development, and industry collaboration.
  
  
  

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use
• This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to work any assigned shift (1st or 2nd) and overtime, if needed.
• 5 or more years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience leading the manufacturing of complex mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems.
• Proficiency in generating installation and assembly work instructions using Model-Based Instructions (MBI) within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of non-conformance management processes and corrective action implementation.
• Proven ability to serve as a liaison between design engineering and production teams for mechanical and electrical hardware assemblies and installations.
• Experience developing job kits to drive part demand and align with the master production schedule.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, standards, principles, and industry techniques.
• Ability to provide innovative technical solutions to complex manufacturing challenges requiring creativity and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects from initiation to completion, with experience in a project leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
  
  
  

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Experience supporting the Integrated Product Team in meeting schedules, performance, quality, cost avoidance, and savings.
• Experience in creating and updating parts allocation and demand in the Manufacturing Build of Material (MBOM).
• Ability to communicate technical manufacturing specifications and engineering assembly and installation instructions to technicians, quality inspectors, and other engineers in a clear and concise manner.
• Familiarity with Lean principles.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical reports.
• Experience developing plans for released engineering using Boeing’s Manufacturing Execution System common image (MESci).
• Experience performing Root Cause Analysis.
• Degree obtained from an ABET-accredited program.
  
  
  

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.