Machining & Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is pioneering fully autonomous, fully reusable small launch vehicles for responsive access to space. We leverage cutting-edge propulsion, reuse, and sustainable propellant technologies to make launch more frequent, lower cost, and eco-friendly. We are headquartered in New Hyde Park, NY. The Role: As a Machining & Manufacturing Engineer at iRocket, you will own the development, optimization, and scaling of high-precision manufacturing processes for rocket hardware. You will work cross-functionally with design, test, supply chain, and quality teams to mature processes from prototype through production. You will report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering. - Develop, validate, and refine machining processes (CNC turning, milling, EDM, grinding, etc.) for rocket components - Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, offer design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback, and propose design changes where beneficial - Create and maintain manufacturing BOMs, process flows, work instructions, and SOPs - Support installation, calibration, qualification, and commissioning of new machines and tooling - Lead root cause ana...