Mechanical Build Engineer at Amca

Amca

Los Angeles·1h ago

Mid LevelFull-timePython

Salary Range

$102,000 - $138,000 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

Amca is seeking a Mechanical Build Engineer to develop and own build procedures for qualification hardware, ensuring reliable production-level builds. You will lead hands-on R&D for new build methodologies and collaborate closely with design engineering to optimize manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

→Develop build methodology from industry standards and conduct R&D to improve component manufacturing processes
→Oversee assembly and manufacturing procedures for new and existing hardware
→Make DFM changes to part drawings to eliminate repeat failures
→Write specifications on manufacturing best practices based on real-world data
→Evaluate commercial build capabilities versus in-house development
→Serve as the expert on various manufacturing methods for design engineers
→Implement tooling for high-quality build of Amca hardware
→Plan and execute capital equipment upgrades
→Partner with engineering and production teams to improve current and next-generation vehicles
→Guide new designs from concepts to qualified aerospace components
→Prototype new components at our in-house R&D lab

Requirements

✓Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, mechanical engineering or engineering physics
✓1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, design, test, or development
✓Strong understanding of engineering first principles (thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, solid mechanics)
✓Experience with GD&T concepts
✓Experience with fluid and/or electrical systems
✓Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural assemblies
✓Experience with scientific computer languages (Python, MATLAB)
✓Experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD package
✓Experience with DFM improvement projects