Engineer, Manufacturing – Wing Assembly

About Otto Aviation
OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

Role Overview

Otto Aviation is seeking a Wing Manufacturing Engineer to support the Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) builds of the Phantom 3000 in Fort Worth, Texas. The manufacturing engineer will also prepare for low-rate initial production (LRIP) and full rate production (FRP) at the Final Assembly Integration and Test (FAIT) Facility, location TBD. 

The Manufacturing Engineer role will contribute to the successful completion of major projects that support strategic priorities and technical objectives for the Phantom 3000 Wing. The Manufacturing Engineer understands advanced manufacturing and assembly technical principles and can develop imaginative manufacturing processes or tooling on advanced designs. The individual possesses manufacturing engineering expertise in manufacturing and assembly technical areas. The individual will represent Manufacturing Engineering as the technical POC on projects, programs and/or cross functional teams.  The individual will manage suppliers and mentor junior engineers on the manufacturing team. 

Roles and Responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer   

• Perform design for manufacturability (DFM), producibility analysis, and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost effective solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives for IPT using a variety of data and analysis techniques. 

• Develop a scope of work, resource estimates, progress metrics, and communication cadence for overall project management to meet mission critical objectives with the support of the Manufacturing Technical Project/Program Manager (TPM).  

• Identify, report and resolve potential safety and quality hazards/risks.  

• Ability to author clear and concise manufacturing work instructions. 

• Works through a disciplined approach in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing tasks/projects to achieve specific goals aligned to program/IPT/production success criteria.  

• Work and deliverables are reviewed and checked through team leadership and functional management to adequately meet objectives.  

• Shares manufacturing technology with teammates and colleagues while positively influencing across functional teams.  

• Ability to work with domestic and international suppliers and travel to support in person collaboration up to 25%.  

• Owns implementation of assembly tools and equipment from concept development to final acceptance testing, and preventative maintenance of tooling in production.   

• Mentors junior manufacturing engineers to develop their talent and accelerate their rate of learning.   

• Knowledge in two or more manufacturing technologies to include, but not limited to the following:  

• Aero-structure – wing (preferred) manufacturing and assembly of non-metallic structures, deterministic assembly, precision paint and finish. 

• Electrical and Mechanical Sub Systems – manufacturing, integration, and installation processes. 

• Non-metallic (wet) wing manufacturing and assembly processes for Part 23 or Part 25 aircraft - Composite Fabrication (ATL/AFP and RTM and SQRTM experience preferred), machining (composite and metallics), additive manufacturing, fastened and bonded assembly manufacturing processes, product verification, NDI, fuel coating and lightning strike. 

• Manufacturing Execution Systems - process specifications, CAD/CAM; production planning, material requirements scheduling, and material kitting and handling.  

• Tool and Equipment Integration – Facility requirements, ergonomics, safety, environmental, automation, robotics, metrology, tool & die fabrication, tool design methodology, determinant tooling & fixtures, loft practices, flat patterning, numerical controlled programming of equipment, tool cutting/addition technology applied to the fabrication and assembly of composites or other systems.  

 Qualifications/Requirements 

• 3-5 years in aerospace or related manufacturing industry experience with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. BS in engineering or related field preferred. 

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred  

• Proficiency in MS Office tools of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio and Outlook  

• Experience with composite manufacturing and assembly  

• Experience with CATIA 3DX, V5 or V6, and Delmia preferred  

Interpersonal Skills 

• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders. 

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Make prompt, informed, and value-based decisions for the project. 

• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers. 

• Self-Motivation: A high level of commitment and motivation to see tasks through from start to finish. 

• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal. 

• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication. 

• Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively 

• Understanding of the appropriate level of detail required for each phase of a development program paired with the ability to make informed decisions efficiently 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 

Otto Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”