Job Title: Technician – Integration Engineering III – B
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
Shift: B shift: Monday – Friday 2pm – 10:30pm
Duration: 6 months
Responsibilities:
- Manufacture, assemble, and test aerospace structures, focusing on New Glenn (GS1) First Stage & Second Stage components.
- Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety.
- Assist in the transition from development to production, including first articles.
- Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve malfunctions through modification, rework, repair, and maintenance.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to ensure recurrence control.
- Operate various material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and aerial lifts.
- Utilize precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and optical measuring instruments.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD standards.
- Demonstrate flexibility by working off-shift, extended overtime, and weekends when necessary.
- Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships, contributing to a culture of inclusion.
Qualifications:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, specifically aerospace structures (Sheetmetal).
- Proficiency in drilling aluminum, composite, and titanium structures.
- Experience in heavy or secondary structures drilling is required.
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Basic digital literacy, including proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Comfort working at heights, climbing ladders/stairs, and in small, restricted areas.
- Capability to perform repetitive tasks, including lifting items up to 35lbs.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
Desired:
- Industry certification, trade school training, or degree in a related field.
- Proven success as a hands-on technical leader.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a strong work ethic and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity for optimizing processes.
- Experience in handling large aerospace structures and assembling tight tolerance components.
- Familiarity with new product introduction processes.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma certification.
- Military experience.
Desired Skills:
- 5-10 years of aerospace or related aviation integration experience.
- Familiarity with high-pressure systems, hydraulics, wire harness routing, and hardware installation.
About SSi:
With over 25 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering an exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.