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Manufacturing Engineer (Tube Shop)

Impulse - Redondo Beach, CA, United States - In-office

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Impulse is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the build of flight-critical tube assemblies for spacecraft propulsion, fluid transfer, and structural subsystems. This is a hands-on role focused on developing, qualifying, and improving fabrication processes for rigid and flexible tubing. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, validate, and continuously improve tube fabrication processes including CNC tube bending, end preparation, orbital welding, cleaning, and assembly - Author and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and define custom tooling or fixtures as needed - Serve as the primary technical resource for floor technicians; troubleshoot build issues in real time - Collaborate with design and integration engineers to ensure tube routing and assembly designs are producible and optimized for scale - Ensure all operations meet strict aerospace process controls; lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for non-conformances Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field - 1+ year of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing engineering role (aerospace or high-precision industries preferred) - Demonstrated hands-on, shop-floor experience and comfort working directly with technicians and tooling

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