Engine Assembly Technician III (C Shift)

Job Description

Position Title: Engine Assembly Technician III (C Shift)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Engine Assembly Technician III opportunity with our client in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities:

• Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, avionics, test
• Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work
• Hydraulic testing for valve actuation
• Nitrogen and Helium leak testing
• Preparation for environmental testing
• Hydro proof structural testing of components
• Detailed component inspection to tolerances of 0.0001in
• Creating and maintaining strict cleanliness requirements (liquid/gaseous oxygen compatibility
• Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment
• Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment
• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations
• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
• Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
• Support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build and test
• Support the development of manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration, and refurbishment
• Identify non-conformances and escapes, support and deploy corrective actions
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• 4 to 6 years of direct valve, turbomachinery, or engine assembly experience
• Mastery of precision and tight tolerance assembly
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Extensive experience reading and understanding specific and detailed work instructions
• Proven experience and successful track record developing new processes
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Physical Requirements:
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
• Work schedule may vary and depend on hardware and testing
• Remain flexible by working overtime and weekends (when necessary)
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Huntsville, AL
• Pay Rate: $46.28 - 51.28/hr.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.