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Engineer, Manufacturing – Phantom 3000 Empennage

Remote

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.

About the Role

Otto Aviation is seeking a Empennage 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 Empennage. 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. 

What You'll Do

  • 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 – empennage (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.  

Who You Are

  • 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 

Where You'll Be

Otto Aviation is currently a remote workplace culture, with plans to secure a permanent headquarters for our corporate office in the next 2-3 years. 

Benefits

Otto Aviation provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short term disability, voluntary long term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Otto Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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