Lead the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced mechanical components and assemblies for Hera Technologies’ industry-leading thermal protection systems (TPS).
Compensation
Salary Range: $80,000 to $140,000
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development and manufacturing of mechanical components and assemblies for Hera’s industry-leading thermal protection systems (TPS), including softgoods, composites, and engineered surface finishes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing and assembly processes that ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
Create and maintain process documentation and controls to support consistent production outcomes and optimize throughput across design, prototyping, and manufacturing phases.
Utilize traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques for metallics, composites, and other materials used in thermal protection systems and critical aerospace structures, ensuring performance, durability, and production scalability.
Prototype and test advanced materials—including carbon fiber composites, high-temperature elastomers, and reinforced fabrics—iterating based on performance data and failure analysis.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
Nice to have: SolidWorks or similar CAD/CAM tools
Nice to have: PLM systems
Nice to have: advanced design experience across CNC machining, composites, ceramics, sheet metal, and injection molding
Fresh Consulting is hiring a Senior Prototype Technician (L4) to own prototype builds from build plan to working hardware. You'll lead build teams, run complex fabrication-heavy builds where specs are still changing, and grow our junior technicians.
Compensation
For a Washington-State-based role, the salary hiring range for this position is $35/hr to $55/hr.
Responsibilities
Own build plans, incorporating feedback from the project team.
Execute complex prototype builds where specifications may be incomplete or evolving.
Fabricate precision parts and assemblies using CNC machining, CNC waterjet or plasma, MIG and TIG welding, composites and structural fabrication.
Interpret CAD models, engineering drawings and GD&T callouts, and hold build tolerances.
Design and build prototypes, fixtures and back panel layouts.
The Manager Manufacturing Engineer 3 will be responsible for taking the product design and converting it into a sequence of detailed assembly/ manufacturing instructions, leading a team to support production floor.
Create new and modify existing assembly/ manufacturing instructions with necessary operations to support build sequence, while also including specifications/quality requirements and maintaining a bill of material (BOM)
Provide guidance to Design Engineering during drawing reviews regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations and engineering specifications
Drive the team to support the production floor in a liaison role
Answer assist calls from technicians, processing of MRB tags, performing root cause corrective action
Lead the technical development, industrialization, and performance improvement of suppliers for critical mechanical commodities.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
Lead supplier development and capability assessment
Lead technical development and performance improvement for precision machining, airframe structures, landing gear, composites and propulsion/engine hardware
Assess supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, capacity, quality systems, tooling, workforce, and readiness for prototype, development, qualification, and production programs
Run capability assessments, manufacturing readiness reviews, process audits, capacity analyses, and onsite evaluations
Work with Strategic Sourcing and Engineering to select suppliers that meet technical, quality, cost, schedule, and production-rate requirements
The Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems, owning tooling throughout its lifecycle from concept to prove-out ensuring safe, repeatable, first-time-right assembly.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
Translate GD&T, key characteristics, and CTQs into tooling requirements (datums, locators, clamps, tolerances, ergonomics, ESD/FOD controls).
Design assembly jigs, drill/bond fixtures, composites molds & trim fixtures, go/no-go gauges, lifting/handling carts, and protective tooling using CATIA/NX/SolidWorks.
Conduct FEA and hand calculations to confirm stiffness, clamp loads, safety factors, and ergonomics.
Generate complete Tool Design Packages including 3D models, 2D drawings with GD&T, BOM, torque/fastener specs, materials/finishes, lifting points, and safety labeling.
Lead design reviews with ME, Quality, Safety, and Launch teams; perform human-factors evaluations.
Take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale operations. Building infrastructure for new production lines supporting a next-generation jet.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
Define the Bill of Process and manufacturing sequence for assigned subassemblies or cells
Map MBOM to operations, tooling needs, and process controls
Seeking a highly motivated Staff Advance Industrial Engineer to design, optimize, and scale world-class manufacturing systems for advanced aerospace products, including factory- system design and greenfield facility execution.
Responsibilities
Lead factory layout development, production line design, and manufacturing system optimization for new and existing production programs.
Support the planning and execution of greenfield manufacturing facilities, including factory master planning, space allocation, utility requirements, equipment placement, production flow, and long-term capacity planning.
Develop manufacturing concepts from initial factory planning through production launch, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
Design and optimize material flow, point-of-use storage, supermarkets, kitting strategies, replenishment systems, tugger routes, and warehouse logistics.
Develop detailed 2D factory layouts and 3D manufacturing models, including equipment placement, utilities, workstations, safety zones, production support infrastructure, and future expansion plans.
Lead and scale manufacturing processes for new production lines, integrating capital equipment, tooling, and automation to support next‑generation jet production.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
Act as a technical leader across programs, owning the design and optimization of high‑impact manufacturing processes.
Drive the scale‑up of our flagship product line, balancing throughput, quality, and cost.
Lead the manufacturing engineering effort for launching a new production line for a larger and more capable jet.
Scope and deploy critical production infrastructure, including manufacturing equipment, tooling, and hardware/software systems.
Engage with vendors to source and integrate capital equipment, production tools, and automation systems.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
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