Development Machinist (Prototype R&D Shop)
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Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 38 - 50
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Development Machinist to join our Development Shop at Impulse. This is a do-it-all hands on role in a fast-paced prototype and R&D environment. You will be responsible for taking complex engineering concepts from design through to finished parts.
This position is ideal for an experienced machinist who thrives on variety problem-solving and owning projects from start to finish in a low-volume high-mix development setting.
Responsibilities
- Full cycle part creation: Interpret engineering drawings CAD models program set up and machine complex prototype and development parts using CNC mills lathes and manual machines.
- Programming: Use CAM software (e.g. NX Esprit or equivalent) to create efficient toolpaths for 3-axis 4-axis and 5-axis machining as needed.
- Tooling & Material Procurement: Independently research select and procure appropriate tooling fixtures raw materials and consumables.
- Machining & Fabrication: Set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high-tolerance parts from a wide range of materials. Perform deburring finishing and assembly of prototypes as required.
- Inspection & Quality: Perform in-process inspections.
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate closely with the engineering team to review designs identify manufacturability issues and provide practical feedback on tolerances fixturing cost reduction and improved machining processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5 years of hands-on machining experience in a prototype job shop or R&D/development environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Strong proficiency in CNC programming.
- Expertise setting up and running 5 axis CNC mills and CNC lathes.
- Solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint reading.
- Proficient with precision inspection tools and methods.
- Experience machining exotic/hard materials such as Inconel titanium and high-temperature alloys is highly desirable.
- Procurement & Project Management: Proven ability to independently source tooling and materials manage lead times and deliver parts on schedule.
- DFM Knowledge: Demonstrated experience providing actionable Design for Manufacturability feedback to engineers.
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities attention to detail and excellent communication skills for collaborating with other teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision while prioritizing multiple projects in a dynamic development shop.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NX CAM software.
- Familiarity with manual machining (Bridgeport mills engine lathes surface grinding etc.).
- Knowledge of fixturing design and custom tool making.
- Background in aerospace medical automotive or high-tech product development.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
